## [Sports](/en_GB/services/sports) The Garrigues Sports service offers **360º legal and tax advice to a wide range of entities, operators and organization** queoperating in all areas that have an impact on sporting activity. Our multidisciplinary team, made up of experts with broad experience and knowledge of the sports industry and its regulatory complexities, provides comprehensive advice on all areas of sports law. We are backed by the prestige, solvency and **legal and tax structure found only in a law firm like Garrigues**, enabling us to offer **unparalleled value in the different services we provide**, regardless of their complexity. Garrigues’ office network spanning four continents is another of our competitive advantages. Our main objective: to maintain ongoing dialog with our clients in order to help them achieve their goals. We have a long history as advisers to premier entities in the sports industry, and we have taken part in high-impact transactions and deals in the sector. We provide **services to sports associations and federations, sports clubs and corporations, investment funds, financial institutions, international organizations, event organizers, sponsors, representation agencies and athletes.** ## Our services - **Transfer of sports entities**, due diligence reviews, analysis of investment structures, preparation and review of contracts and assistance with regulatory matters. - **Finance deals and project finance**, design and analysis of financing formulas, drafting and review of contracts and security. - **Ongoing tax advice to clubs, sports corporations (SAD) in Spain, associations and federations,** providing assistance and representation in inspections and disputes. - Labor litigation, negotiation and termination of contracts, and disciplinary proceedings. - **Sports legislation.** - Major events: host bids, venue contracts, sponsorship and merchandising contracts, tax incentives for programs supporting events of exceptional public interest. - **Intellectual property,** image rights and brand protection. - **Tax, corporate/commercial and labor advice** in national and international player transfers. - Individuals: in Spain, personal income tax, nonresident income tax and wealth tax returns; tax residence and matters relating to expatriate and inbound expatriate athletes; tax inspections and tax disputes. - **Lawsuits in relation to violation of the right to honor, privacy and personal portrayal.** - **Antitrust proceedings.** - Sports-related arbitration and litigation at domestic and international level. ## Global head ![Foto del socio](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/team/photo/Felix_Plaza_Romero_en_20250523.jpg?itok=n-hvVqIN) [Félix Plaza ](/en_GB/team/felix-plaza-romero) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/iconos/telefono-contacto.svg)+34 91 514 52 00 ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/iconos/ubicacion-contacto.svg)[Madrid](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/office/madrid) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/iconos/email-contacto.svg)[Contact](mailto:felix.plaza.romero@garrigues.com) [Find more professionals](../../en_GB/team-service/1430) ## Other Garrigues services Seleccionar el servicio ServiceAdministrative and Constitutional LawAgribusiness and FoodAutomotiveBanking and FinanceCorporate and M&ACriminal Law and Internal InvestigationsData Economy, Privacy and CybersecurityDispute Resolution: Litigation and ArbitrationEnergyEU and Antitrust LawFamily BusinessFashion LawFinancial RegulationHuman Capital ServicesInfrastructureInsuranceIntellectual PropertyLabor and EmploymentLife Sciences and HealthcareMedia and EntertainmentPlanning, Zoning and EnvironmentPrivate EquityReal EstateRestructuring and InsolvencySecurities MarketsSportsStartups & Open innovationSustainabilityTaxTechnology, Communications and DigitalTourism and HotelsTransport, Logistics and Shipping ## Publications - 02 / 17 / 2026 [### The Spanish Supreme Court recognized the existence of an oral partnership between a football players’ agent and his collaborators](/en_GB/new/spanish-supreme-court-recognized-existence-oral-partnership-between-football-players-agent-and) The Supreme Court confirmed that the professional reputation and player portfolio may be valid contributions to a partnership, recognized the agreed percentage distribution of the economic rights generated by the representation of twelve… [](/en_GB/new/spanish-supreme-court-recognized-existence-oral-partnership-between-football-players-agent-and) - 02 / 17 / 2026 [### Garrigues Sports Newsletter - February 2026](/en_GB/new/garrigues-sports-newsletter-february-2026) Publication prepared by the Garrigues Sports Department analyzing, from a tax and legal perspective, the most relevant recent regulations, court rulings, and decisions within the framework of professional sport in Spain. [](/en_GB/new/garrigues-sports-newsletter-february-2026) - 02 / 17 / 2026 [### The Catalan High Court ruled that the nonresident income tax assessment issued to a MotoGP rider for income linked to races in which he did not ultimately take part was unjustified](/en_GB/new/catalan-high-court-ruled-nonresident-income-tax-assessment-issued-motogp-rider-income-linked) The judgment, handed down in the context of a judicial review proceeding, considered the contested original assessment unjustified, as it included in the motorcycle rider’s nonresident income tax base income obtained in the Catalan Grand Prix MotoGP… [](/en_GB/new/catalan-high-court-ruled-nonresident-income-tax-assessment-issued-motogp-rider-income-linked) - 01 / 20 / 2026 [### Mexico on the road to the 2026 World Cup: the legal challenge of building tourism infrastructure on time](/node/15351) The FIFA World Cup 2026 will place Mexico at the center of global sports tourism, with millions of visitors expected and unprecedented pressure on the hotel infrastructure of its host cities. The real challenge will not only be to invest, but to… [](/node/15351) [See more](../../en_GB/publications/list?f[0]=service%3A1430)