Headed by commercial litigation expert Ben Sigler, Stephenson Harwood frequently acts on behalf of sports clubs, governing bodies and motorsport teams across the gamut of contentious and debt refinancing matters. Sigler is knowledgeable in regulatory investigations and arbitration proceedings, Julian Cahn represents creditors and stakeholders, while Don Brown concentrates on cross-border financing transactions.

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Key clients

  • Olympique Lyonnais Group (OL Groupe)

Work highlights

  • Advised Olympique Lyonnais Groupe (OL Groupe) on the refinancing of the majority of its debt and that of its subsidiary Olympique Lyonnais SASU for a total amount of €385m.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ben Sigler

Other key lawyers

Julian Cahn, Don Brown