Cuatrecasas covers a myriad of sports-related mandates, attracting instructions from a range of sports agencies, professional athletes, and leagues across both football and motorsports. Representative work from the group includes high-profile and complex sports-related M&A, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. Practice head Roberto Álvarez is renowned for his expertise in motorsports law, advising driver transfers in both Formula 1 and MotoGP. Marta Máñez leverages her knowledge of M&A, financial structuring, and corporate governance to act on acquisitions for both clubs and agencies alike, while Alberto Fortún is relied on for his extensive expertise in handling sector-related contentious matters.
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Key clients
- FERNANDO ALONSO
- VINICIUS JR.
- CARLOS SAINZ JR.
- QATAR SPORTS INVESTMENTS
- EDUARDO CAMAVINGA
- MARC MÁRQUEZ
- RODRYGO GOES
- CAA STELLAR
- NIKE
- REAL BETIS BALOMPIÉ
- CARLOS SAINZ SR.
- RAÚL GONZÁLEZ BLANCO
Work highlights
Advising QATAR SPORTS INVESTMENTS on the legal structure of the Premier Padel Tour championship and on the dispute between Premier Padel and the International Padel Federation (FIP) against the Professional Padel Association (PPA), after the top players’ refusal to participate in P2 tournaments.
Advised F1 driver SERGIO “CHECO” PÉREZ on the termination of his contract as an official Red Bull Racing driver, ending his role as a main team driver.
Advised BEN OLDMAN on acquiring a significant equity stake in Real Valladolid CF through a debt-for-equity swap with the club’s current owner (former football player Ronaldo Nazario), followed by finalising a shareholder’s agreement with a separate investor who acquired an additional stake in the club through a parallel transaction.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Roberto Álvarez
Other key lawyers
Marta Máñez; Alberto Fortún; Bartolomé Sánchez