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By Nick Flitterman

Portland on the BBC – Global Trade in Footballers

Portland on the BBC – Global Trade in Footballers

Following the summer of inflated transfer fees including the $260m sale of Neymar, the BBC interviewed Portland’s Head of Stadium Finance, Harry Philp on his views of the global business of football.

See the full article by clicking here.

For further information on stadium finance and sports advisory services, contact Harry directly on +44 20 7183 8392 or harry.philp@portlandadvisers.com

By Nick Flitterman

Portland on the BBC – Champions League Final in focus

Portland on the BBC – Champions League Final in focus

Ahead of the Champions League Final, the BBC interviewed Portland’s Head of Stadium Finance, Harry Philp on his views of how financial considerations in football have become the driving force for clubs when prioritising certain competitions over other.

See the full article by clicking here.

For further information on stadium finance and sports advisory services, contact Harry directly on +44 20 7183 8392 or harry.philp@portlandadvisers.com

 

By Nick Flitterman

Portland on the state of Italian football

The BBC once again sought the input of Portland’s Head of Stadia Financing, Harry Philp as it ran a piece of the state of Italian football this week.

Covering topics from TV revenues, to football stadia, sponsors and match day ticket prices, Harry shares the benefit of his 10 years experience of working with Italian football clubs. The full article can be found by clicking here.

To discuss this further, Harry can be contacted at harry.philp@portlandadvisers.com or +44 20 7183 8392

By Nick Flitterman

Russian’s seek Portland views on financing football clubs

Recognising Portland’s leadership in advising on the financing of new stadia and football clubs, The Moscow News recently sought the views of Portland’s Head of Stadium Finance, Harry Philp, on the situation in Russia compared to its European counterparts. The article can be found by clicking on this link.

Other articles on Portland work on Stadium Finance can be found here.

For further information on Stadium Financing or related advice, contact Harry at harry.philp@portlandadvisers.com

By Nick Flitterman

Tottenham Hotspur F.C. win their challenge on the Olympic Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (“Tottenham”) successfully won their Judicial Review challenging the financial support being provided by the London Borough of Newham (“LBoN”) to West Ham United F.C. (“West Ham”) in their attempt to secure tenancy of the new Olympic Stadium post the games in 2012. Tottenham successfully argued that the financial support being provided by LBoN was not commercially attainable and was significantly favouring West Ham in its bid to secure the stadium. Following the Judicial Review, LBoN withdrew its financial support for West Ham and the Olympic Park Legacy Committee announced that it would reopen the tender process for the rights to the future tenancy of the stadium

Portland Advisers prepared the Expert Witness statement on behalf of Tottenham which was key element of the Tottenham case.

For further information, contact harry.philp@portlandadvisers.com

 

 

By Nick Flitterman

Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Appoint Portland Advisers

Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (“Tottenham”) today appointed Portland Advisers to act as an Expert Witness in the Judicial Review between Tottenham and the London Borough of Newham (“LBoN”) in respect of the financial support Newham was providing to West Ham United F.C. (“West Ham”) in their bid to move in to the Olympic stadium in London after the Olympic games in 2012.

Portland Advisers has been asked to review the financial structure of the support which is being provided by LBoN and the assumptions which are being made in respect to the commercial and financial viability of West Ham occupying the stadium.

Portland will provide its findings to Tottenham for submission to the courts and Judicial Review.

For further information, contact harry.philp@portlandadvisers.com

 

Portland on the BBC – Champions League Final in focus
Portland in the Economist