The couple have one child, born in 2014, and split their time between their properties in Dubai and London. A businesswoman embroiled in a 1.5bn high court battle with Barclays broke down in tears after bank bosses accused her of engaging in a hustle. In 2017, she was worth an estimated 115 million. However she failed in a takeover bid in 2018 when she failed to meet Ashley's asking price of 400million. Staveley said Barclays agreed to provide an unsecured 2bn loan to Qatari investors. Incredibly, she was accepted at Cambridge University aged just 16 - after completing her A-Levels in one year. The company was also involved in negotiations bySheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum'sDubai International Capitalto buy a 49 per cent stake in Liverpool FC although the deal ultimately failed. The pair are thought to live in Dubai but have a home in central London as well. Staveley has strong Middle Eastern connections and been involved with the purchase of Manchester City and a large investment in Barclays Bank. PCP is suing the bank and wants 1.5bn in damages. Carabao Cup final: Newcastle United's Eddie Howe hails city's 'truly incredible' passion and support for team, Joelinton: Newcastle United midfielder charged with drink driving and faces court hearing this month, Doctor helps save collapsed Blackburn Rovers fan at Middlesbrough match months after saving Newcastle supporter. Andrew was so entranced by his new love, Staveley was invited to Buckingham Palace and Sandringham, while she also helped decorate his home in Windsor Great Park. He does have Twitter and Instagram accounts but his Instagram is set to private and he only joined Twitter in April 2020, which he primarily uses to share information about football. Amanda Staveley has made complaints about bank bosses behaviour when negotiating investment deals during the 2008 financial crisis. Soon, she may She has been described as Britains most glamorous financier. From there, she made her money by brokering a number of high-profile deals. The pair held their wedding at West Wycombe Park in Buckinghamshire. A string of business ventures has seen Staveley form ties with Middle Eastern investors. It has been less than a day since the takeover completed and Ghodoussi already seems to be well-liked by the legions of Newcastle United football fans, so heres everything we know about him. Arab princes and dotcom tycoons from Silicon Fen - a nickname given to a region of Cambridgeshire which is home to a cluster of high-tech businesses, were also customers. The latest documents show a charge registered to PCP Partners and Ashley'sSt James' Holdings, which is listed as the lender. Newcastle United fans have responded with delight and human rights campaigners with dismay after a Saudi-backed consortium finally completed its takeover of the Tyneside club. Stocks was launched in the village of Bottisham, Cambridgeshire, where Amanda took on the role of chef and waitress - often working till 4am to make sure she was prepped for the next day. Thedocument shows that St James Holdings is agreeing to loan at least 150million to Staveleys company a way of Ashley helping to fund a deal. According to reports, she called him "Babe", while he sent her racy jokes in text messages and emails. British businesswoman Amanda Staveley has reportedly edged closer to ensuring a deal for the purchase of Premier League side Newcastle United from current owner Mike Ashley. She has been involved in two previous attempts to take over Newcastle United and was successful on the third attempt. You may also opt to downgrade to Standard Digital, a robust journalistic offering that fulfils many users needs. All rights reserved. Companies House does not verify the accuracy of the information filed. Newcastle United are under new ownership, with the majority of the funding coming from the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, but just who is the women who helped put the deal together? I had a psychologist, I was sectioned, my weight dropped and I didnt know how to cope.". Amanda Staveley: Flying fixer of the Square Mile For cost savings, you can change your plan at any time online in the Settings & Account section. Amanda Staveley: Public face of Newcastle United's Saudi Arabian NEWCASTLE owner Mike Ashley is in talks with Amanda Staveley's PCP Capital Group as documents show the Saudi royal family's 340million takeover is going ahead. Change the plan you will roll onto at any time during your trial by visiting the Settings & Account section. 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Lunch with the FT: Amanda Staveley | Financial Times In 2008, Staveley and PCP worked with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi to invest 3.5 billion in Barclays Bank, which earned the company a 110 million commission. Soon, she may just add a Quayside penthouse overlooking the Tyne to her property portfolio. SunSport reported earlier this year that bin Salman had entered talks to buy out Ashley. The PIF says on its own website that it "acts as the Kingdom's main investment arm to deliver a strategy focused on achieving attractive financial returns and long-term value for Saudi Arabia". You may change or cancel your subscription or trial at any time online. control of Premier League football club Newcastle United. Her company, PCP Capital Partners, alongside RB Sports & Media and Saudi Arabia-based majority shareholder Public Investment Fund (PIF) have acquired the Premier League football team for about 305 million, as reported by Reuters. She is said to be worth 120 million pounds and has Amanda Louise STAVELEY personal appointments - GOV.UK Amanda currently lives in Dubai with her British-Iranian financier husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi. "But if Id married him, my independence would have disappeared.". But Amanda had to drop out after suffering a number of setbacks. Premium Digital includes access to our premier business column, Lex, as well as 15 curated newsletters covering key business themes with original, in-depth reporting. The good times are on their way. The bulk of her fortune is thought to come from her high-profile deals. Any changes made can be done at any time and will become effective at the end of the trial period, allowing you to retain full access for 4 weeks, even if you downgrade or cancel. The pair are thought to Amanda Staveley orchestrated the 2008 purchase of Manchester City by the Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Mansour, centre AFP Undeterred, she made the most of Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. You can change your cookie settings at any time. The relationship was beneficial for both parties - Amanda was introduced to Andrew's contacts book, while he reportedly enjoyed inaugurating her into his inner circle. WebDubai financier Amanda Staveley offers to buy Newcastle United in one-off payment of under 300 million More than a decade ago, in 2008, Ms Staveley helped broker the deal For a full comparison of Standard and Premium Digital, click here. In 2010 Staveley was reported to have advised the Qatari property investment company Barwa in their purchase of the Park House site on Oxford Street in London from Land Securities for 250 million, a deal that was said to have earned PCP Capital Partners in the region of 5 million to 7.5 million in fees. "I was educated at a girls private school Queen Margarets in York and I found being educated with men at university very tough. Born in 1971, Ghodoussi works as managing partner of PCP Capital Partners. PCP Capital has a strong track record in football and understands the sector, having helped broker Sheikh Mansour's acquisition of Manchester City in 2008. Whilst the positive news was that Staveley's condition was dormant, there is always the concern that it could be triggered through stress and pressure, which life in business can often bring. You've rejected analytics cookies. You've accepted analytics cookies. 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She will be entrusted with hiring a new coach to replace Steve Bruce, as well as bringing in a highly talented technical department which will take over the day-to-day running of the football operations within the club. Amanda Staveley has a long career in business, which has culminated in her ability to broker and force through the takeover of Newcastle United, in spite of numerous obstacles, and she now sits in a position of influence at St. James' Park. It's understood that she rejected a marriage proposal from the royal as she didn't want to become part of the Royal Family and all which that would entail. Stocks was launched in the village of Bottisham, Cambridgeshire, where Amanda took on the role of chef and waitress - often working till 4am to make sure she was prepped for the next day.