Ebadat Represents Blue Crow Sports Group in Acquisition of Le Havre Athletic Club (Ligue 1)
Houston, TX – July 11, 2025 — Ebadat is pleased to announce its representation of Blue Crow Sports Group in the successful acquisition of Le Havre Athletic Club, a historic French football club currently competing in Ligue 1, the top tier of French professional football.
Founded in 1894, Le Havre Athletic Club is one of the oldest football clubs in France and has a storied legacy in European football. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for Blue Crow Sports Group and underscores its growing presence in the international sports arena.
The cross-border transaction was led by Soheil Ebadat, with support from Austin Johnson and Mike Baker (Tax), and reflects Ebadat PLLC’s continued strength in international mergers and acquisitions.
"Football acquisitions are uniquely complex, involving not just corporate and regulatory issues but also league approvals, federation oversight, and deep local dynamics," said Soheil Ebadat, Managing Partner and Founder of Ebadat . "We are proud to have helped Blue Crow navigate those challenges and secure a historic Ligue 1 club."
Ebadat regularly advises clients across industries on mergers and acquisitions, international transactions, and sophisticated corporate structuring matters.
About Blue Crow Sports Group
Blue Crow Sports Group is a U.S.-based sports investment platform focused on the ownership and long-term development of football clubs around the world. Its current portfolio includes CD Leganés, a Spanish club competing in La Liga, and Cancún FC, a professional team in Mexico’s Liga de Expansión MX. Blue Crow’s strategy centers on infrastructure investment, youth development, and sustainable multi-club operations.
About Le Havre Athletic Club
Le Havre Athletic Club, founded in 1894 and based in Normandy, France, is the oldest football club in French history. Known for its strong academy and player development legacy, Le Havre has produced some of Europe’s top football talent. The club currently competes in Ligue 1 and plays its home matches at Stade Océane.
About Ebadat
Ebadat is a corporate law firm based in Austin and Houston, Texas. The firm represents founders, investors, and companies across the U.S. and internationally, with a focus on cross-border M&A, venture capital, and growth-stage transactions.
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