Sports Law

We work in sports law, representing sports organizations and sports-related individuals in litigation, as well as advising them through opinions, responses to consultations, corporate governance matters, financial structuring, tax consultancy, among others.

SPORTS LAW

OUR ACTION

Tax planning for clubs, sports leagues, sports management entities and sports sponsors;
Negotiating broadcasting contracts for sporting events;
Selling, legalizing and transferring athletes, both nationally and internationally;
Drafting employment contracts for professional athletes;
Advice on legal issues specific to a wide range of sports;
Corporate restructuring involving clubs;
Adapting clubs’ Articles of Association to the requirements of specific legislation, as well as the New Civil Code;
Advice on the feasibility of structured financial operations involving sports-related assets (securitization of receivables, project finance, etc.);
Structuring financing alternatives for the construction, acquisition and/or renovation of stadiums, gymnasiums and multi-purpose arenas (including external financing, or in the local market, with development agencies);
Assistance in negotiating and drafting sponsorship contracts of all kinds, including co-management contracts, brand licensing and naming rights;
Disputes relating to employment contracts and/or the right to use the image of professional athletes;
Drafting and implementing sports league statutes.
Drafting articles of association, setting up a Football Joint Stock Company (SAF).