The Wests Tigers Confirm End of Million-Dollar Partnership with Brydens Lawyers by 2024 Season’s CloseAfter nearly a decade of collaboration, the Wests Tigers and Brydens Lawyers have announced the conclusion of their lucrative partnership, which commenced in 2015 and escalated to a principal shirtfront alliance in 2016. The announcement, made through an official statement on the Tigers’ website, marks the end of an era for both entities.
Expressing gratitude for Brydens Lawyers’ steadfast support amidst the club’s trials and triumphs, Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson extended his appreciation for the Sydney-based firm’s unwavering loyalty over the years.
This development emerges against the backdrop of internal upheaval within the struggling club, notably the departure of former Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis in December last year, following an internal review instigated by major shareholder Holman Barnes.
NRL journalist Phil Rothfield shed light on the circumstances surrounding the partnership’s termination, revealing details from a purportedly scathing letter authored by Hagipantelis, addressing the abrupt end of the collaboration. The contents of the letter, including allegations of misconduct and disparaging remarks towards club stakeholders, underscored the tensions that ultimately led to the dissolution of the alliance.
Amidst speculation and scrutiny, Brydens Lawyers remained tight-lipped regarding their decision, leaving the Tigers to embark on a quest for a new principal front-of-shirt sponsor as they prepare for the 2025 season.