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Nutter Represents Beckett Layne Ventures in Its Acquisition of AC Monza
Print PDFNutter is serving as U.S. legal counsel to Beckett Layne Ventures in connection with its acquisition of soccer club AC Monza from the family of the late Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. The Nutter team was led by Portia Keady, and included Kevin Milton, Mark Burgiel, and Matt Lane.
Under the terms of the deal, Beckett Layne Ventures will initially acquire an 80% stake in the club, with full ownership expected by June 2026.
Beckett Layne Ventures is a capital partner and strategic advisor to sports, media, and entertainment companies powered by consumer brands. This acquisition marks the firm’s first investment in soccer.
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