Business
of Sport
Leonard Curtis has launched the Business of Sport series to meet the need for an independently produced and validated set of financial sustainability data and professional commentary on a particular sport, all in one place.
Combining in-depth reports on cricket, rugby union and golf with monthly thought leaders on some of the latest developments across the sporting landscape, Leonard Curtis is contributing fresh insight on the sports industry in the UK at a pivotal time in its development.
Leonard Curtis
and the sport connection
The Business of Sport series from Leonard Curtis is led by Alex Cadwallader, who sits on the company’s board of directors and is a former England U21 rugby union player who played professionally for Bristol, Newport, Newcastle and London Welsh for almost 10 years. Since then, he has made a significant contribution to the growth of Leonard Curtis, especially in the South of England and offshore locations, as a well-respected restructuring adviser.
Iain Nairn MBE was an integral part of the England Physical Disability cricket squad for eight years, including five years as captain, before retiring from international cricket at the end of 2019. A licensed insolvency practitioner, Iain has headed up the Leonard Curtis Gateshead office since 2021. He leads the company's growth in the North East of England, advising owner-managed businesses and individuals across the region.
A batting all-rounder, David Brown played 24 first-class matches and 73 List A and T20 games during his county cricket career. After graduating from Durham University, he was signed by Gloucestershire CCC, before moving to Glamorgan CCC. David joined Leonard Curtis in 2023 and as Chief Operating Officer is playing a key part in the next stage of the company’s growth, including its M&A strategy.
Golf Finance Report 2026
A new report analysing the financial ecosystem of elite professional golf
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Rugby Finance Report 2025
An in-depth annual report analysing the financial sustainability of English Prem Rugby clubs.
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Cricket Finance Report 2025
A new in-depth report analysing the financial health of the domestic game in England and Wales.
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Rugby Finance Report 2024
A new in-depth report analysing the financial sustainability of English Premiership rugby union clubs.
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Golf Finance Report 2026
A new report analysing the financial ecosystem of elite professional golf
What do you want to happen next?
Rugby Finance Report 2024
A new in-depth report analysing the financial sustainability of English Premiership rugby union clubs.
What do you want to happen next?
Cricket Finance Report 2025
A new in-depth report analysing the financial health of the domestic game in England and Wales.
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Rugby Finance Report 2025
An in-depth annual report analysing the financial sustainability of English Prem Rugby clubs.
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Sport, Structured
Is there a class divide in sport?
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Read our latest thoughts
on the business of sport
Meet the team
Forward
with purpose
Leonard Curtis is a trading style of Reach Commercial Finance Limited, registered at Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester, M3 5EN. Company Register number is 09056450. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN: 753686. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is an authorised credit broker and not a lender. We work with an unrestricted number of lenders to find a potentially suitable arrangement for your consideration. ICO registration ZA069234 and you can check via www.ico.org.uk. We will receive commission from lenders. Different lenders pay different amounts depending on different commission models. For transparency we work with the following commission models: fixed fee, fixed rate of commission, percentage of the amount you borrow and rate for risk (this is based on the risk profile of the business). Further details of the commission model, calculation and amount will be disclosed to you throughout your customer journey. Privacy notice.
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