9th April 2021

9 April 2021

Lee & Thompson is delighted to have advised leading European boxing promoter Team Sauerland on its sale to Wasserman in a multimillion-pound deal which will see the creation of Wasserman Boxing – a new boxing focused marketing and promotions offering within Wasserman’s existing global agency.

Founded in 1978 by Hall of Fame legend Wilfried Sauerland, Team Sauerland (led by brothers Kalle and Nisse Sauerland) has promoted over 50 world champions across multiple weight classes, including current fighters such as Mairis Briedis, Filip Hrgovic and Chris Eubank Jr.

Advising Team Sauerland were partner Lucy Strauss and associate Chrissie Edgar in our Corporate team with support from partner James Baker and associate Martin Tynan in our Employment team.

Learn more about the deal via ESPN and SportsPro Media.

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