Mr Mike Herbert > Northridge Law LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
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90 Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7BN
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Mr Mike Herbert
Work Department
Corporate and Commercial
Position
Mike advises clients on a wide range of corporate, commercial and financing matters in the sports and entertainment sectors. He has a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, investment transactions and receivables financing. Mike also acts for clients in the sports industry on corporate governance issues and sponsorship arrangements.
Recent work highlights include advising: Chelsea FC on its acquisition for £4.25 billion by the Boehly/Clearlake consortium; Michele Kang/YMK Holdings on the creation of the world’s first women’s football multi-club ownership structure; Elliott Advisors on the sale of AC Milan to Redbird Capital Partners; portfolio companies of Bruin Capital (Two Circles and TGI Sport) on their respective acquisitions of TRM Partners and ISG; the RFL on the restructure of the Super League; and The FA on governance matters.
Mike regularly advises both clubs and lenders on financing work including on a range of receivables transactions in football. He also works with high-growth technology companies as part of the Northridge TRACK initiative and has particular experience acting for athlete investors participating in early stage fundraising rounds.
Career
2023 – Present: Partner, Northridge Law LLP
2021 – 2023: Managing Associate, Northridge Law LLP
2018 – 2021: Associate, Northridge Law LLP
2016 – 2018: Associate, Slaughter and May
2014 – 2016: Trainee, Slaughter and May
Education
De Montfort University – BASL Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Law (2016)
BPP Law School – LPC (2014)
University of Cambridge – Master of Philosophy, Development Economics and International Development (2013)
BPP Law School – GDL (2012)
Durham University – Social Sciences, Economics (2011)
Lawyer Rankings
London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport
(Next Generation Partners)Sports boutique Northridge Law LLP regularly works on high value sponsorship deals and corporate transactions – such as takeovers and sales – for elite football clubs. Practice co-heads Jonathan Ellis
and Ian Lynam are routinely engaged on high-profile mandates within the industry, ranging from high-profile acquisitions to sponsorship agreements. Recent engagements for Ellis include work with the FA regarding the development of the women’s game and issues arising out of fan-led reviews. Jon Walters and Paul Shapiro are key commercial contacts for high-growth tech companies operating at the intersection of media, sports, marketing and advertising. Walters also works on venue hosting agreements for baseball and football events. James Eighteen is regularly sought out by major governing bodies for advice on horse-doping-related disciplinary proceedings, among other issues. Jamie Feldman supports on employment law matters. Oliver Harland, Sarah Boulton and George Willis are all further names to note. Mike Herbert was promoted to partner in April 2023.
Lawyer Rankings
- Next Generation Partners London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport
- Sport London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms)