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The Fightback: How Big Law Is Helping Europe's Major Football Clubs Through Tough Times

After two years of COVID losses, soccer bosses are attempting to regroup with the help of deep-pocketed investors and their Big Law advisers.
6 minute read

International Edition

Former Supreme Court of Canada Judge to Lead Review of Embattled Hockey Canada

Borden Ladner Gervais partners Victoria Prince and Nadia Effendi will assist in the investigation, in which Hockey Canada is facing heavy scrutiny over its handling of sexual assault allegations against young hockey players.
3 minute read

International Edition

Clifford Chance Leads as FC Barcelona Signs Away TV Rights to Plug Losses

The sell-off has occurred over two deals this summer, as the football club attempts to stem hemorrhaging finances.
2 minute read

International Edition

FIFA Women's World Cup Legal Head On Scoring the Role and the Importance of Women's Sport

A "groundswell of emotion" has built around women's sport, Emily Jackson said.
5 minute read

International Edition

Australia Duo and HSF Advise on Blackstone's Largest Ever Asia Pacific Deal

The $6.2bn Crown Casino private equity takeover is 'one of the most significant, complex and challenging transactions in Australia', said one adviser.
3 minute read

International Edition

The Sports Boutique Scoring Big

In the last few months, Northridge has had roles on some of the biggest deals in sports. Co-founder Ian Lynam explains how the operation got here.
4 minute read

International Edition

Weil, Northridge Kick Off Everton FC Takeover Talks

The two firms also played a part in the £4 billion sale of Chelsea FC, following the sanctioning of previous owner Roman Abramovich.
2 minute read

International Edition

Super Sub: How Simmons Ended Up Advising on Chelsea FC's Sale

After Skadden dropped the elite football club as a client, the route for a new adviser saw conflicted firms turn down the mandate before a competitive process began.
5 minute read

International Edition

Winter Olympics Doping Drama Reaches Court of Arbitration for Sport

The case of the 15-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has captured a global audience.
2 minute read

International Edition

Novak Djokovic Deported from Australia After Court Upholds Visa Cancellation

Government argued top ranked tennis player could foster sentiment against COVID-19 vaccination.
3 minute read

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