In “Risky Bet? Soccer Fan Arrests Raise Questions for Oaktree, RedBird” (FundFire, 2 October 2024), Andrew Whelan commented on the risks to private fund investments in pro sports franchises in the face of criminal investigations into the actions of several clubs’ private fan groups. When investing in pro sports franchises, Andrew highlighted how understanding the culture and practices of a particular jurisdiction becomes part of the deal research process. “We’re often called in, for example on commercial deals, to identify issues related to specific industries, including sport . . . that are specific to a certain jurisdiction,” he said.
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