UK
Sports analytics & advisory
Sports finance and governance
We help governing bodies, clubs, and other sports organizations understand the governance capabilities and financial strength of their own organizations and other related organizations.
With ever-increasing focus within sports on better governance and more regulation, our expertise in these areas allow us to support clubs in developing more effective financial planning, governance, reporting, and action.
We also support investors looking to invest in or transition out of sporting club ownership - in analyzing, understanding, and presenting the financial position and governance structures of the target club.
Our LCP Assist service gives men’s soccer clubs in the English league system confidence in their ability to meet the new regulatory and licensing requirements being introduced under the new Independent Football Regulator in the UK
Through this service we provide:
An assessment of your club’s abilities to meet the new regulatory and licensing requirements
Full support in evidencing compliance with these requirements to the Regulator
Advice on areas where doing more than the compliance requirements can help you better meet your objectives
Our team has been at the forefront of the development and introduction of regulation into men’s soccer in the English league system and has a detailed understanding of all key aspects – including financial sustainability, governance effectiveness, fan engagement, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
We also support investors in sporting organizations by combining our strong financial analysis capabilities and understanding of governance within the sports industry.
Our large team of financial experts brings experience from a wide range of industries, while our Sport Analytics and Advisory team provides in-depth knowledge of the sports industry landscape. This combination ensures that our advice is suitably tailored to the sport and organization we are advising.
A clear understanding of financial strength and risk is fundamental to making effective governance and investment in sports. Through rigorous analysis and clear advice, we empower regulators, clubs, potential investors, governing bodies and fans to make more informed decisions.
Through our publications, activities and ongoing dialogue with key stakeholders, we aim to be a significant positive influence on governance standards and financial sustainability within sports – particularly within men’s and women’s soccer.
Our experts
Our latest market insights
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The Football Governance Bill: Why it’s happening, what it will mean, and will it work?
We call for three areas to be prioritized to ensure the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) delivers meaningful change for men's clubs, their fans, and the wider community.
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The Football Governance Bill: what does good fan engagement really look like?
We look at the role communication plays in effective fan engagement and what the new regulations are likely to mean for clubs under the supervision of the new Independent Football Regulator.
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Financial sustainability of men's soccer clubs: Bigger and better – but also riskier
The second edition of our annual report on the financial sustainability of men’s soccer clubs in the English League pyramid.
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Soccer Governance in Transition
We explore who’s running the clubs in the English men’s soccer pyramid – and what needs to change.
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Premier League vs Manchester City – What could happen and what will it mean?
We examine various possible implications of the verdict in the English Premier League's high-profile case against Manchester City.
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Creating a sustainable future for soccer – the women’s game
We outline our views on Karen Carney’s review into the future of women’s soccer.
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