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Date Published: Monday April 7th 2025

In This Podcast...

Richard Coulthard
Director & Head of Corporate
Ison Harrison Solicitors

Victoria Boid
Partner
Ison Harrison Solicitors

Podcast Notes

“If you can get yourself in a position of calm, you have a lot more to go at. Perspective and mindset are crucial in both sports and legal practice.”

The discussion covers the balance between Victoria’s legal career and athletic pursuits, emphasising the importance of mindset, resilience, and maintaining perspective. It also delves into sports law, mergers and acquisitions, and the complexities of business transactions, highlighting the need for effective communication, teamwork, and trusted advisors.

  1. Victoria’s Background (00:01:41)
  2. Balancing Law and Sports (00:04:37)
  3. Representing Great Britain (00:07:17)
  4. Sports and Legal Complexities (00:20:20)
  5. Trust in Legal Advisors (00:20:59)
  6. Investment Risks for Athletes (00:22:41)
  7. Mergers and Acquisitions in Sports (00:32:26)
  8. Understanding Leveraging (00:33:19)
  9. Deferred Payments in Transactions (00:36:19)
  10. Mediation in Business Transactions (00:37:42)
  11. Importance of First Drafts for Successful Deals (00:38:43)
  12. Support for Sports Law (00:43:17)
  13. Legal Considerations for Sports Clubs (00:45:23)
  14. Acquisition Process Overview (00:49:18)
  15. Seller’s Key Considerations (00:58:48)

Guest Speaker:
Victoria Boid / Partner at Ison Harrison Solicitors & GB Athlete

Your Host:
Richard Coulthard / Director and Head of Corporate at Ison Harrison Solicitors
www.IsonHarrison.co.uk
0113 284 5000