Sport · 30 Sep 2026
Manchester City and the 115 Charges
An overview of the Premier League's case against Manchester City, examining the charges, the commission's decision and what happens next
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Sony and the Ownership of Digital Games
An examination of the class action against Sony over PlayStation Store purchases, with insight into California's digital goods law, the difference between buying and licensing and Sony's attempt to move the case to arbitration
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Booking.com and the Price Parity Claims
An examination of the collective claims facing Booking.com in the Netherlands and the UK, with insight into price parity clauses, the European Court of Justice ruling and two different ways of bringing a mass claim
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PIF's Sale of Al-Hilal to Kingdom Holding
An overview of the Public Investment Fund's sale of a 70% stake in Al-Hilal, examining the deal structure and Saudi Arabia's plan to privatise its biggest football clubs
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FIFA's Failed World Cup Stake Sale and the Fallout for Infantino
An examination of Gianni Infantino's abandoned plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, with insight into FIFA's legal status, the backlash from the confederations and how a FIFA president can be challenged or removed
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Ineos Investment in Manchester United
An overview of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Manchester United investment, examining the legal structuring of minority control and the regulatory framework governing modern football club takeovers
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Bezos-Backed Consortium Buys into Liverpool
An overview of 1892 Holdings' minority investment in Liverpool, examining the deal structure, FSG's retained control and the regulatory approvals required
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Apollo's Takeover of easyJet
An examination of Apollo's £5.7 billion offer for easyJet, with insight into the bidding contest with Castlelake and how the deal is structured around EU airline ownership rules
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Thames Water's Debt Crisis
An overview of Thames Water's financial crisis, examining the lender-led rescue plan and the threat of special administration
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The Motor Finance Ruling and the FCA's Redress Scheme
An overview of the Supreme Court's car finance ruling, examining when commission makes a loan unfair and the FCA's compensation scheme
Read postM&A · 3 Jul 2026
DMGT's Bid for the Telegraph
An examination of the sale of the Telegraph Media Group, with insight into DMGT's failed bid, the media plurality review and Axel Springer's winning offer
Read postSport · 15 Jun 2026
Why Messi Left Barcelona
An overview of Lionel Messi's departure from Barcelona in 2021, examining La Liga's spending rules and the CVC deal Barcelona refused
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