Leeds-based law firm Clarion has successfully advised on the sale, which marks an important step in the evolution of football regulation and the way deals are conducted for both sellers and buyers.
The Clarion sports law team, led by former EFL Head of Legal and leading UK sports lawyer, Geoff Cunningham, advised Harrogate Town AFC and its former owner throughout the deal, helping the Yorkshire club to navigate the new regulatory framework and evolving requirements facing football clubs, owners and investors.
Geoff Cunningham, Partner and Head of Sport at Clarion, said: “This is a significant transaction and an important milestone for English football as the new independent regulatory regime continues to take shape. We are proud to have represented Harrogate Town AFC, a proud Yorkshire club, on one of only a handful of transactions to have been approved by the new Independent Football Regulator. As ever, we are delighted to be at the forefront of advising clients as the regulatory landscape evolves.”
Irving Weaver, Chairman and Former Owner of Harrogate AFC, said: “It was a pleasure to work with Geoff, Tony and the sports team at Clarion, who advised us on this deal. We were well supported in the sale with expert advice, especially against the backdrop of changing regulation, and we wish Harrogate Town AFC all the best going forward under their new ownership”.
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