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Manchester sports law firm Centrefield takes private equity investment from Palatine
Manchester sports and media law firm Centrefield secured investment from private equity house Palatine to fund expansion in the UK, the United States and key European markets, TheBusinessDesk and The Lawyer reported October 15, 2026. Palatine is investing from its £254 million Buyout Fund V, in what is its first move into legal services.
Announcement (Real Deals) → · TheBusinessDesk, The Lawyer
Key points
- Centrefield acts for most Premier League clubs and a roster of international sporting organizations.TheBusinessDesk
- The firm plans growth in the U.S. and key European markets through organic expansion and acquisitions.TheBusinessDeskReal Deals
- Palatine is investing from its £254 million Buyout Fund V.TheBusinessDesk
- The deal marks Palatine's first investment in the legal services sector.TheBusinessDesk
- Real Deals said the investment is the third from Fund V, led by Palatine partner Tom Wildig.Real Deals