Advising Sports Tours International on its acquisition of Golfbreaks

We have advised Sports Tours International (STI), one of Europe’s leading specialist sports travel companies, on its acquisition of Golfbreaks, a major global golf travel brand.

The acquisition marks a significant strategic step for STI as it continues to expand its presence in the premium golf travel market. Golfbreaks, founded in 1998, is one of the world’s most recognised golf travel operators, offering curated golf packages across the UK and globally, serving both leisure golfers and major tournament travellers.

It also builds on STI’s continued investment in the golf travel sector following its acquisition of Golf Holidays Direct, completed last year – a transaction also supported by Gateley.

The Gateley Legal team advising on the transaction was led by partner and head of the corporate platform, Charles Glaskie, supported by corporate solicitor Harry Davies, corporate paralegal Tom Haycock and tax associate Rachel Palmer. Gateley’s advice on the financing of the transaction was led by partner Richard Sealy with support from solicitor Zaigham Jaffri and trainee solicitor Beth Stilborn.

Charles Glaskie shared: “This transaction represents an important milestone for Sports Tours International, broadening their offering and strengthening their presence in the golf travel sector. Having worked with the team on an acquisition last year, we are proud to continue contributing to their growth journey and to see the business advance with such pace and ambition.”