Orrick Advises K5 Global on Strategic Minority Investment in Liverpool F.C.

2 minute read | August.14.2026

Fenway Sports Group (FSG), a global sports, media, entertainment, and real estate company, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of a minority equity stake in Liverpool F.C. to 1892 Holdings, a consortium made up of K5 Sports, a K5 Global fund with Jeff Bezos as its lead investor, Amit Bhatia and the Mittal Family Trusts, and EE Capital, the family office of Elaine and Eduardo Saverin. The strategic investment supports Liverpool F.C.'s long-term growth ambitions by bringing together experts from across global business, technology, and investment. The consortium partners will work with FSG and the club's leadership team to evaluate opportunities that enhance the team's objectives on and off the pitch.

Max Cantor is leading the Orrick team advising K5 Global, which also includes Ken Wiggins, Sam Ramos, Santi Assalini, David Valk, Ken Rasamny, Shawn Atkinson, Patrick Driscoll, Pete Elias, John Narducci, SeoJung Park, Jonathan Rosen, Stefan Schultes-Schnitzlein, Carsten Engelings, Felicity Blackburn, Victoria Newbold, Amy Ray, Kristin Petersen, Matt Janosko and Neetu Ahlawat.

Orrick is being supported by Northridge on UK sports regulatory matters.

Orrick ranked Top 5 globally for M&A by deal volume in 1H 2026 (LSEG).

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