Portas Consulting Sold to CAA Sports, Expands Global Reach
Deal News | Jun 19, 2025 | Charles Russell Speechlys
Charles Russell Speechlys has advised on the sale of Portas Consulting to CAA Sports, a division of Creative Artists Agency. This aligns with Portas Consulting's strategic expansion goals in the global sports advisory sector. Known for its tailored services since its foundation in 2006, Portas Consulting will rebrand to CAA Portas and integrate over 160 consultants into CAA's framework. This partnership aims to leverage CAA's entertainment and sports expertise, further diversifying and expanding Portas's capabilities. Headed by Keir Gordon, the deal is seen as pivotal to Portas' future growth and industry influence.
Sectors
- Sports Management Consulting
- Entertainment and Sports Agency
- Legal Services
Geography
- United Kingdom – Portas Consulting is a UK-based firm, and the majority sellers were advised by UK-based Charles Russell Speechlys.
- United States – CAA Sports is headquartered in Los Angeles, U.S., influencing the strategic partnership with Portas Consulting.
Industry
- Sports Management Consulting – Portas Consulting operates within the sports management consulting industry, offering specialized advisory services to clients.
- Entertainment and Sports Agency – CAA Sports, a division of Creative Artists Agency, is a major player in the entertainment and sports agency sector, influencing the global sports industry.
- Legal Services – Charles Russell Speechlys provided legal advisory services for the transaction, showcasing their expertise in corporate sports law.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portas Consulting | Target Company | Company | A global sports management consulting firm founded in 2006, known for specialist advisory services. |
| CAA Sports | Buyer | Company | A division of Creative Artists Agency, a major entertainment and sports agency based in Los Angeles. |
| Charles Russell Speechlys | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to the majority sellers in the sale of Portas Consulting. |
| Creative Artists Agency | Parent Company of Buyer | Company | An LA-headquartered entertainment and sports agency, of which CAA Sports is a division. |