Sport | Europe

Cuatrecasas has a broad practice in the sporting sector, representing both individuals and organisations from football and motorsports. The law firm assists clients with employment law and tax law matters, in addition to representing clients in contentious matters, such as appeals against penalties. The team has further experience in corporate law matters in the sporting industry, including joint venture and business combination agreements, as well as in the launch of new sporting events. Additionally it acts on sponsorship agreements.

Highly esteemed by both basketball and football clubs and players, Laffer Abogados remains a strong choice for contentious matters in the sports industry. The law firm frequently represents clients in appeals against disciplinary proceedings, as well as in disputes over contracts and player transfers. The team also advises on non-contentious issues concerning domestic and international transfers, buyout clauses and employment law. It also assists with tax inquiries.

Senn, Ferrero Asociados Sports & Entertainment is a front-running sports law boutique with highly specialised knowledge of the sport sector in Spain, while also advising on matters concerning other European and South American jurisdictions. The law firm regularly advises high-profile sports entities and athletes on transfer agreements, image rights and tax law, as well as related contentious proceedings and disciplinary proceedings before the CAS. The team is further experienced in handling league disqualification proceedings.

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.

Garrigues is a transactional powerhouse regularly retained by a range of high-profile athletes and sports entities, often from the football sector. The team advises on player transfers, including assistance with employment and tax aspects. The lawyers are active on IP matters, acting for clubs and individuals on image rights and sponsorship agreements. The law firm offers expertise advising on club financing and assisting with M&A transactions.

Pintó Ruiz & Del Valle has a strong cross-departmental practice assisting with legal matters concerning the sports industry. The law firm offers specialised expertise in the dispute resolution practice area, regularly acting in disciplinary proceedings, often at the CAS. The team also advises on employment contracts covering player transfers.

Formed in early 2023, Statim Legal enters the rankings on the back of the team's notable experience in contentious sports law matters. Team members offer impressive activity representing clients before the CAS and acting as arbitrators. The law firm additionally advises clients on employment law issues. It is a popular choice with football clubs and players.