Gibson Dunn Advises Wrexham AFC Owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on Sale of Minority Stake in the Club, Creation of Red Dragon Ventures and Acquisition of Wrexham Lager

Firm News  |  November 1, 2024

Gibson Dunn advised Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on the sale of a minority stake in the club to the Allyn family of New York, the creation of a new joint venture with the Allyn family called Red Dragon Ventures, and the acquisition of Wrexham Lager, the oldest lager brewery still operating in the United Kingdom.

The Gibson Dunn corporate team was led by partner Stefan dePozsgay and included associates Ciarán Deeny, Joey Herman and Colette McNeela. Partner Pamela Lawrence Endreny and associates Adam Gregory, James Chandler and Michael Benison advised on tax aspects. Partner A.J. Frey advised on investment funds aspects; and partner Kevin Bettsteller advised on regulatory aspects.