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    Professional sports: The next big play in dealmaking

    In the past few years, the world of professional sports has seen unprecedented interest from investors.

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    The NFL permits investment by Private Equity

    On 27 August 2024, the NFL announced that it would permit Private Equity (PE) investors to invest in its teams, having b...

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    Impact of PSR on ownership

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    Ownership structure of women’s football in the UK

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    August 15, 2024

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    Application of the new Premier League owners’ and directors’ test

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    Professional sports: The next big play in dealmaking

    In the past few years, the world of professional sports has seen unprecedented interest from investors.

    December 16, 2024

    Sports law
    soccer field

    Blog

    The NFL permits investment by Private Equity

    On 27 August 2024, the NFL announced that it would permit Private Equity (PE) investors to invest in its teams, having b...

    September 24, 2024

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    Impact of PSR on ownership

    The 2023/24 Premier League season was unusual in recent times in that events off the pitch seemed to almost take up as m...

    August 15, 2024

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    Ownership structure of women’s football in the UK

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    Application of the new Premier League owners’ and directors’ test

    Will the new rules further reduce the pool of potential PFL club owners?

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