The firm represented German media group Constantin Medien in a much-publicised claim against Formula One magnate Ecclestone alleging that he and others deliberately undervalued the sport when it was sold to a private equity company in 2005. After a 6 week trial, the judge ruled in favour of Ecclestone in relation to causation, but found as a matter of fact that he had made corrupt payments to a representative of the vendor.
The case was reported in numerous national media outlets, including the BBC. The team continue to act for Constantin Medien AG in all post trial matters and satellite litigation.
Finding of corruption in litigation against Bernie Ecclestone concerning sale of Formula One
The firm represented German media group Constantin Medien in a much-publicised claim against Formula One magnate Ecclestone alleging that he and others deliberately undervalued the sport when it was sold to a private equity company in 2005. After a 6 week trial, the judge ruled in favour of Ecclestone in relation to causation, but found as a matter of fact that he had made corrupt payments to a representative of the vendor.
The judgment is available here: http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Ch/2014/387.html
The case was reported in numerous national media outlets, including the BBC. The team continue to act for Constantin Medien AG in all post trial matters and satellite litigation.
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