Liverpool and London-based business lawyers and advisers, O’Connors, has launched the ‘O’Connors Podcast’ which delivers conversations, insights and commentary on a range of topics that impact businesses and organisations and the individuals that lead them.
Hosted by Phil Bowers, Legal Director and Sport Sector Lead at O’Connors, ‘Series One – My Life in Sport’ will delve into the dynamic business of sport business, featuring conversations with industry leaders, decision-makers, and regulators who shape the sector.
The series provides listeners with exclusive insights into the challenges and opportunities within the sports industry, from commercial strategies and governance to innovation and sustainability. The series is a must-listen for sports executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and enthusiasts eager to understand the business of sport from those at the forefront.
Episode one of the series, which is now live, features Nicola Palios, Co-owner and Vice Chair of Tranmere Rovers Football Club. In this episode, Nicola shares her and her husband Mark Palios’ remarkable journey of purchasing Tranmere Rovers in 2014 after years of underinvestment and financial uncertainty. She reflects on the challenges they faced, the highs and lows of the past decade, and the lessons she has learned along the way.
Phil Bowers, Legal Director at O’Connors, shared his excitement about hosting My Life In Sport:
“It’s been a privilege to meet and interview my guests for these podcasts’. These conversations share insights of how sport shapes careers, drives economies, and transforms lives.”
Established 21 years ago, O’Connors has built a reputation as a trusted adviser to some of the most innovative and fastest-growing businesses in the sport sector. The firm provides strategic corporate, commercial, insurance, and regulatory advice to help clients minimise risk and maximise opportunities, wherever in the world they are doing business. The firm’s expertise spans professional and amateur sports, as well as sport-related leisure, entertainment, and technology businesses.
O’Connors’ sport clients includes high-profile organisations such as Decathlon and Right to Dream, alongside sports clubs and organisations across football, rugby, cycling, tennis, and more. The firm’s comprehensive industry knowledge and deep understanding of legal complexities make them the go-to advisers for businesses navigating the sporting landscape.
The ‘O’Connors Podcast’ is available now on all major podcast platforms. To stay updated on the latest episodes and industry insights, visit https://www.oconnors.law/podcasts/