100+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN SPORT & FINANCE

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INNOVATORS

We have a strong track record of advising iconic sports as well as executing high-profile transactions. Our team has deep sports industry experience underpinned by a diverse skillset in accounting, commercial, strategy, and corporate finance practices.

Andrew Umbers

Partner

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Andrew co-founded Oakwell in 2014. He leads corporate finance and strategic consulting projects across 12 global sports (and sports technology).

In his previous 30-year career in banking, he developed many long-term partnerships in business and grew profitable businesses as MD at Credit Suisse and CEO at Evolution Group. More recently, he served as Chairman at Leeds United.

On weekends, Andrew can be found at Worplesdon Golf Club, Elland Road, Stamford Bridge, playing cricket, tennis, and padel, or supporting many local sports teams.

Andrew’s favourite sporting memory is watching Ian Botham’s heroic Ashes performance at Headingley in 1981.

ANDREW UMBERS

Partner

DOUG HARMER

Partner

ANDREW CROKER

Advisory Board Chairman

DAVID ARMSTRONG

Senior Advisor

ALEX CORAL

Vice President

ROBERT RADCLIFFE

Associate

NIC HAMER

Associate

CHARLIE UMBERS

Associate

LYNN VANDERSTICHELE

Analyst

TRESHA KUMAR

Analyst

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