Sport
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 2
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie has a full-service Sport practice across its two Spanish offices, which advises on a range of complex issues pertaining to the Sport industry. Our lawyers have an impressive, in-depth knowledge of the European and domestic Spanish market, as well as the broader international industry when dealing with professional footballers, football clubs, sport agencies and marketing agencies. We have a range of tax, IP, employment and public law lawyers able to address a range of issues affecting sports clients.
Our Sport practice is widely recognised in sports media, and we are regularly called upon to provide legal insight, knowledge and opinion in the field.
The quantity and quality of the work done by the practice group in the past year justifies this promotion. Our work has broadened beyond tax-related matters, with a significant number of high profile matters that have garnered much press attention and we continue to represent prominent players and clubs in matters covering several areas of law. We handle some of the most high-profile sport-related matters and enjoy an outstanding reputation. We have worked with the most important clubs, associations/federations, professional athletes, investment funds specialised in sports deals and professional agents in a wide range of high-profile cases.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie's sports team has a strong presence in the Spanish football sector, frequently advising clubs and players on contract negotiations, including advice on termination clauses, as well as tax law matters. The law firm also assists clients with sponsorship agreements. The team represents clients in contentious matters, including criminal proceedings and appeals against fines, and has further experience handling IP-related issues, such as sponsorship agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The key was that the legal advice was given with the appropriate business and political context."
"The speed of response has always lived up to what we needed."
"The lawyers usually answer and respond quickly and promptly."
"The team is agile and quick to respond."
"We appreciate the team's agility in response and resolution of issues."
"The key was that the legal advice was given with the appropriate business and political context."
"The speed of response has always lived up to what we needed."
"The lawyers usually answer and respond quickly and promptly."
"The team is agile and quick to respond."
"We appreciate the team's agility in response and resolution of issues."
Notable Practitioners
David Díaz advises football clubs and players on transfers, as well as tax and sponsorship issues. He also represents clients in disputes over transfer fees and contracts.
"David understands context and nuance, and is easy to work with, responsive, flexible, and considerate of business and political pressures."
"He offers great help and leadership, and provides solutions to solve problems."
"He is very aware of legal issues and precise in legal interpretations."
"He does excellent work, he is always available and we trust his advice."
"David is a top lawyer who builds trust, drives opportunities or synergies and masters his field with ease."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Spain
Clients
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Matthew Hoppe
RC Celta de Vigo
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca
Stadium Finance Company