Ranking tables
Sport | Europe
Spain
Rankings overview for Departments
Clifford Chance LLP 2 Years Ranked
Ecija Abogados 1 Years Ranked
Muñoz & Arias 1 Years Ranked- Pintó Ruiz & Del Valle SL
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All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 CuatrecasasSport2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedCuatrecasas 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.
1 Laffer AbogadosSport2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedHighly 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.
1 Senn, Ferrero Asociados Sports & Entertainment, S.L.P.Sport2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedSenn, 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.
Band 2
2 Baker McKenzieSport2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedBaker 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.
2 GarriguesSport2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedGarrigues 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.
2 Statim LegalSport2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedStatim Legal has 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.
Band 3
3 Clifford Chance LLPSport2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedClifford Chance has an active department adept at handling significant projects in the sports sector as well as advising on financings, corporate governance matters and disputes for sports leagues, football clubs and investment firms.
3 Ecija AbogadosSport2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedEcija Abogados enjoys a strong reputation in the Spanish entertainment and sports sectors. The law firm advises sports clubs and leagues on data protection, technology, employment, corporate governance, intellectual property and litigation matters. The team additionally represents federations, athletes and global sponsors.
3 Muñoz & AriasSport2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedMuñoz & Arias has a specialised sports practice with a particular focus on the football industry. Its litigation department also represents clients before key institutional bodies such as FIFA and CAS, as well as before Spanish state courts. The team acts for clubs, associations, federations, agents and high-profile football players.