Ranking tables
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Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 3
- Clifford Chance LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Pintó Ruiz & Del Valle SL
- Ruiz Huerta & Crespo
Band 1
- Javier Ferrero Muñoz Senn, Ferrero Asociados Sports & Entertainment, S.L.P.18 Years Ranked
- Rodrigo García Laffer Abogados9 Years Ranked
- José Juan Pintó SalaPintó Ruiz & Del Valle SL
- Juan de Dios Crespo PérezRuiz Huerta & Crespo
Band 2
Band 3
- Alfredo Garzón Senn, Ferrero Asociados Sports & Entertainment, S.L.P.12 Years Ranked
- Daniel Muñoz Sirera Muñoz & Arias6 Years Ranked
- José Lasa Azpeitia Laffer Abogados7 Years Ranked
- Luis Alonso Clifford Chance LLP10 Years Ranked
- Mario Resino Sastre ESQUAD Abogados9 Years Ranked
- Agustín Amorós MartínezRuiz Huerta & Crespo
- Jorge PecourtPortamento Sports, SLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 CuatrecasasSport2025 | Band 1 | 18 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 AbogadosSport2025 | Band 1 | 11 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.Sport2025 | Band 1 | 13 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 McKenzieSport2025 | Band 2 | 12 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 GarriguesSport2025 | Band 2 | 18 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 LegalSport2025 | Band 2 | 2 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 LLPSport2025 | Band 3 | 1 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.