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National law firm Freeths has advised boxer Joe Fournier on his appeal following his controversial knockout to KSI at Wembley on Saturday (May 12th). The appeal was lodged to the Professional Boxing Association (PBA) and, following representations made by both parties, the PBA have overturned the decision of the bout substituting it with a “No […]

Freeths is delighted to have advised Richard Reilly, the ultimate beneficial owner of QPR Newco LLC, on the purchase of a stake in QPR Holdings Limited (the owner of Queens Park Rangers Football & Athletic Club Limited). Freeths Sports Law Team led the transaction, together with a multi-disciplinary group of specialist lawyers across the firm […]

National law firm Freeths have advised Leyton Orient Football Club and Eagle Investments 2017 Limited on securing significant new investment. Leyton Orient F.C., based in London, is currently in League Two. Eagle Investments is a major shareholder and owns 90.4% of Leyton Orient F.C. The new investment secures significant new funding for the Club for […]

On Monday 19th July, restrictions in England eased further as we entered Step 4 of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown. The Government has updated its guidance relating to participation in grassroots sport and physical activity during COVID-19 restrictions.   There are now no restrictions on what sports can be played or the number of […]