An Analysis Of The Trends Of Private Equity Investment In Sport – Stuart Hatcher speaks to Law in Sport

Private equity has had its eyes on the sports world for a long time says Head of Corporate, Stuart Hatcher, in his latest article recently published on Law In Sport.

In the article, Stuart reveals the high level trends, the current challenges being faced and why sports appeals to private equity.

It is safe to declare that private equity is only just starting with sport, and that perhaps we are at a new round of evolution in sport finance, in sport ownership, in sport overall – a sport investment 2.0 if you will.

The full article was published on Law in Sport on 25 November 2022, and can be found here, behind the paywall.

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Football and Money #2: The property play – Stuart Hatcher spoke to Private Equity News

Financiers looking to gain more of a profit from the football clubs and stadiums that they own are turning their sights towards using the land for real estate in a bid to produce more revenue out of the already existing locations.

Corporate Partner, Stuart Hatcher, spoke to Private Equity News on how the increased activity of Football Clubs renting out space to companies whilst the teams are away has generally become more popular. Adding that even lower-league English teams are joining in.

The article was published on Private Equity News on 24 October, and can be found here.

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English football regulator may be constrained by conflicting aims: Stuart Hatcher speaks to City AM

Corporate Partner, Stuart Hatcher, has spoken to City AM in their article entitled ‘English football regulator may be constrained by conflicting aims, says legal expert’.

Following the announcement of the Government’s plans for an independent football regulator, Stuart has said it might be “rendered toothless by conflicting aims”.

“It’s going to be a big call for a regulator to remove a club’s licence, because that means they can’t play football any more and potentially goes against trying to protect a club.”

This article was first published on City AM on 2 May 2022. You can read the full article here.

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Jo Edwards and Amanda Sandys write for Law In Sport on how to protect athletes when a relationship breaks down

Head of Family, Jo Edwards, and Family Counsel, Amanda Sandys, have authored an article for Law In Sport entitled ‘Staying On Track: How To Protect Athletes From The Impact Of Family Breakdown’.

The impact of relationship difficulties or breakdown on the well-being of sports professionals is often overlooked. It can take a significant toll on mental health and, in turn, professional performance, unless carefully managed by agents and those around them.

In their article, Jo and Amanda examine the practical issues for athletes and support teams to be aware of when forming relationships and managing relationship breakdown. Specifically, it looks at:

  • Awareness of the mental impact
  • Addressing media intrusion
  • Dealing with disputes
    • Legal frameworks for different types of relationship
    • Relationship agreements and nuptial agreements
    • Protecting finances and assets
    • Ongoing maintenance obligations
    • Choosing a favourable jurisdiction
    • Children – parenting arrangements
    • Geographical considerations
    • Alternatives to court

The full article can be read here, behind the paywall.

Jo and Amanda have acquired quite extensive experience in this field, especially with footballers, and always enjoy working with sports psychologists and reputation management professionals to get the best outcomes for their clients. If you have questions in relation to the topics raised in this article or other family matters, please do get in touch.