Saffery’s advice in the 2019 rugby salary cap proceedings

Saffery is aware of recent media reports concerning its role in providing expert advice to Premier Rugby Limited (PRL) in relation to the 2019 salary cap proceedings involving Saracens.

We take matters of professional independence and conflicts of interest extremely seriously and operate under strict ethical and regulatory standards.

There is no suggestion of deliberate wrongdoing in the advice provided. Nonetheless, we are reviewing the matters referenced in the reports and will cooperate fully with any appropriate enquiries.

As this relates to confidential client matters, it would not be appropriate to comment further at this stage.