Cowgills has advised The Overlap, the acclaimed sports media platform founded by Gary Neville, on the tax aspects of its strategic investment deal with Global, the Media and Entertainment Group.
Launched in 2021, The Overlap was created to provide a platform for in-depth sporting discussion and exclusive interviews across football, rugby and cricket. The investment from Global will support the continued growth of the brand and accelerate its ambition to develop into a multi-format sports media network.
Cowgills advised on the tax elements, ensuring the investment structure aligned with both the commercial objectives of the business and the long-term growth strategy of The Overlap, while navigating the complexities associated with a high-profile media investment.
Gary Neville commented: “The Overlap started as an idea that we thought people might like and we went for it. What has happened since then has been a great journey and it’s a team that I love working with and I’m incredibly proud to be a part of.”
Lisa Wilson, Head of Tax at Cowgills, said: “This was an exciting transaction to be involved in, supporting a fast-growing and innovative media brand. Our role was to ensure the tax considerations were carefully structured to support the commercial deal, both now and as The Overlap continues to scale. We’re proud to have worked alongside Gary and the wider advisory team on this landmark investment.”
The transaction further demonstrates Cowgills’ expertise in advising high-growth and high-profile clients across the media, entertainment and sports sectors, providing strategic tax advice on complex investment deals.
