St James’ Holdings Limited v the Premier League

This dispute concerned a competition law claim for an injunction and damages by a holding company of Newcastle United FC against the Premier League for alleged losses arising from the Premier League’s decision that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia would control the Club following a takeover. The case settled in October after the Premier League received legally binding assurances that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will not control the Club.

Adam Lewis QC, Jason Pobjoy and Ravi Mehta acted for the Premier League.