Baker Botts Advised Saudi Media Company On Strategic Investment In UD Almería
Baker Botts advised Saudi Media Company on strategic investment in UD Almería
The leading international law firm, Baker Botts LLP advised Saudi Media Company, through its subsidiary, on the sale of a minority stake in Spanish football club UD Almería to CR7 Sports Investments LDA, the investment vehicle of Cristiano Ronaldo.
This deal represents a high-profile cross-border investment in European football and highlights the growing influence of Middle Eastern capital in global sports, reflecting a broader trend of international investors entering European clubs and expanding the reach of sports assets worldwide.
The transaction was led by Joza Al Rasheed (Partner), who guided Saudi Media Company through this landmark investment involving complex cross-border structuring and corporate considerations at the intersection of media, sports, and corporate finance.
Baker Botts is an international law firm whose lawyers practice throughout a network of offices around the globe. Based on our experience and knowledge of our clients' industries, we are recognized as a leading firm in the energy, technology and life sciences sectors. Since 1840, we have provided creative and effective legal solutions for our clients while demonstrating an unrelenting commitment to excellence.
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