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Tommy AYLMER

Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer at Tifosy Capital & Advisory

Tommy Aylmer is the Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer at Tifosy Capital & Advisory, a leading firm specialising in sports investment banking and advisory services. His multifaceted expertise in football acquisitions, deal structuring, and sports regulation has made him a prominent figure in Europe's sports finance sector. Since joining Tifosy in 2017, Tommy Aylmer has led on some of football's most significant transactions, including the takeover of Olympique Lyonnais (Eagle Football), Oaktree Capital’s financing of Inter Milan, multi-club investments for Ares in Inter Miami, and the record raise for Melbourne Victory.

Knowledge in Acquisitions & Ownership Rules

Tommy Aylmer is recognized for his profound understanding of club ownership rules and regulatory ownership tests. He guides clients through complex licensing processes, ensuring compliance with national and international standards imposed by leagues, federations, and financial authorities, and is skilled in advising multi-jurisdictional club takeovers while navigating relevant fit-and-proper tests.

M&A and Alternative Structures

His advisory role extends to all facets of M&A in football and wider sports—including mergers, acquisitions, and innovative investment structures such as SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies), private equity buyouts, and syndications. He previously managed the $345 million IPO of Iconic Sports Acquisition Corp on the NYSE, which exemplifies his proficiency in alternative deal structures and large-scale financial engineering.

Private Equity, Hedge Funds, and Multi-Club Ownership

Tommy Aylmer’s leadership with Tifosy Sports Credit and advisory work with private equity and hedge fund clients—such as Oaktree and Ares—illustrates his comprehensive experience in deploying institutional capital into football and multi-sport deals. He has been at the forefront of structuring investments for multi-club ownership, advising groups pursuing portfolios across multiple continents and competitions, and negotiating key acquisition contracts vital to long-term value.

Deal Structuring, Negotiation, and Key Contracts

Tommy Aylmer is revered for his expertise in structuring acquisition deals, negotiating commercial terms, and drafting main contracts (sale and purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, syndicated loan arrangements) to safeguard interests and enable successful execution. His track record of successful negotiations showcases strong commercial acumen and deep sector-specific knowledge.

With a legal and business education from University College Dublin and solicitor qualifications in Ireland and England & Wales, Tommy Aylmer anchors every transaction with strategic and regulatory insight, making him one of the foremost advisors on football acquisitions, ownership structures, and investment strategies in sport.

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