Liam Payne's team bring in pro- footballer turned top lawyer to run his music firms after tragic death at 31
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LIAM Payne's team has bought in a pro-footballer turned top lawyer to run his music firms after his tragic death.
The late One Director star, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16 last year.
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Liam Payne sadly died in October 2024
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He was just 31 years of age
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The former One Direction star's team is bringing in Udo Onwere, a pro- footballer turned top lawyer to run his music firms
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Now, nine months on from his passing, Liam's management have brought in ex-Fulham player-turned-lawyer Udo Onwere to look after his music empire.
Udo has been made a director of three of his firms, Hampton Music, Hampton Recording and Hampton Publishing.
The former footballer is now a tax, estate and probate expert.
His usual area is advising high profile sports stars especially footballers, according to his bio.
Not only this, but Udo is a partner in a top London law firm.
Updated documents on Companies House revealed the move today.
Liam's rep has been approached by The Sun.
Udo, who was born in Hammersmith, is 53-years-old.
He has played for football clubs such as: Fulham, Lincoln City, Dover Athletic, Blackpool, Barnet, Aylesbury United, Hayes and Maidenhead United.
After retiring as a player in 2000, Udo qualified as a lawyer.
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As of November 2024, he was a Partner at City firm Bray & Krais, working in sports law.
This comes after an executive for Netflix branded late pop star Liam's new documentary as "amazing".
Building The Band's first four episodes drop today on the streamer.
Showrunner Cat Lawson said: "The show is dedicated to Liam. We all loved him and he was amazing in the show."
She added that Liam's death in October deeply affected the team, adding: "You get to know people really quickly [on these shows] and he was a glorious person."
The show is a blend of The Voice and Love Is Blind, with singers auditioning in closed containers so they're selected on talent alone.
Last month, The Sun revealed that the show kicked off with a special dedication to the memory of Liam and his family.
Before the competition started, host AJ appeared on screen to pay tribute to the star.
AJ says: 'When we came together to film Building The Band, we never imagined we'd soon be saying goodbye to our friend, Liam Payne.
'Liam is a guest judge in later episodes and through his presence we see his deep love for music and his unwavering commitment to helping others find their voice.
'It is through that spirit that we dedicate this series to Liam and his family.'
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