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Rodrigo García

Rodrigo García

Europe 2026

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Laffer Abogados
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Sport

Spain

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Laffer Abogados

Europe

Practice Areas

Expert in the National and International transfers of soccer players, providing advice on the various legal matters regarding transfers and employment contracts, intermediation, labour disputes, collective bargaining and exploitation of image, etc.

International Sports Arbitration.

Ad hoc and institutional arbitration before TAS/CAS.

Legal execution of arbitrations.

Injunctions: prior or simultaneous to the sports arbitration proceedings.

Career

Partner of Laffer Abogados since 2009. Before joining Laffer Abogados, he developed his career for more than eight years within the Employment and Sports Law Department of Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira. Before that, he worked as an associate lawyer at Araoz & Rueda and started his professional career as a lawyer in the International Employment Relationships Department of Electrabel (Group Suez) in Brussels.

Professional Memberships

Belongs to the Bar Association of Madrid and is member of the AIAF (International Association for Football Lawyers).

Publications

Coauthor of several books on sports law (“El Deporte Profesional” among others) and author of various technical articles published in different media.

Rodrigo is a lecturer in the Master’s of International Law and in the L.L.M in International Sports Law as well as in the Post-graduate Master’s Degree in Law at San Pablo University CEU.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Sport - Spain

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Rodrigo García stands out for his ability to handle contentious matters in the sporting sector, including disputes regarding transfers and contracts and appeals against disciplinary actions. He also advises on high-profile transfers for football players and coaches.
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Strengths

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  • Rodrigo is one of the best football lawyers in Spain. He understands the industry a lot and he is very good at finding solutions. He is top of the list.

    SportChambers European Guide

  • He consistently provides proactive guidance on complex matters and ensures that our decisions are legally sound and commercially effective. His ability to anticipate challenges is a significant asset.

    SportChambers European Guide

  • He is our trusted person in the firm and is always there when needed. His performance is always outstanding.

    SportChambers European Guide

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