"Clifford Chance Facilitates Velocity Sports Partners' Acquisition of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona"

"Clifford Chance has advised Velocity Sports Partners (VSP) on its acquisition of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona from Rastar Group. This significant transaction marks a key development in VSP's multi-club investment strategy and enhances its presence in European football, alongside Burnley FC. The Clifford Chance team provided comprehensive legal support throughout the process, showcasing the firm's expertise in M&A, sports law, finance, and regulatory matters. The deal further establishes Clifford Chance as a leading firm in complex cross-border sports investments."

**Law Firms Involved in the Transaction:** Clifford Chance advised Velocity Sports Partners (VSP) on its acquisition of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona from Rastar Group. **Transaction Description:** This significant transaction marks a pivotal moment for VSP, which is the sports investment arm of Alk Capital, as it expands its multi-club investment strategy and strengthens its presence in European football, complementing its existing investment in Burnley FC. Clifford Chance provided comprehensive legal support throughout the process, including due diligence, structuring, and negotiation, leveraging its expertise in M&A, sports law, finance, and regulatory matters. **Lawyers Involved:** The Madrid team was led by Corporate/M&A partner Luis Alonso and counsel Pablo Murcia, supported by senior associate Javier Montañés and associates Conrado López, Xabier Olabarri, Juan Antonio Peces, Francesca Warren, and Jaime Sánchez. The New York team was led by Corporate/M&A partner Benjamin Sibbett. Additionally, the multidisciplinary team included regulatory specialists Jaime Almenar and Octavio Canseco, finance experts Eduardo Garcia and Mariana Ceballos, real estate lawyer Andres Tirado, tax advisor Fernando Escribano, and IP specialist Juan Cuerva, among others.

"Clifford Chance Facilitates Velocity Sports Partners' Acquisition of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona"

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