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Baker McKenzie

Sport

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Baker McKenzie

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About

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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.

Clients (4)

  • Stadium Finance Company
  • Real Club Deportivo Mallorca
  • RC Celta de Vigo
  • Matthew Hoppe

Chambers Review

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Sport - Spain

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
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

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  • Baker McKenzie offers timely and appropriate responses. We also greatly appreciate the complete availability.

    Sport respondentEurope
  • The quality of their input during discussions was very high, and the subsequent tasks were completed on time and with excellent quality.

    Sport respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2David Díaz
    Band 2David Díaz

    David Díaz

    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.
    • He is very responsive, easy to work with, practical and commercial. We like working with him a lot.

      Sport respondentEurope

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