The professionals at Medina Cuadros have extensive experience in the world of sport, having held responsible positions for several years in the legal departments of important clubs and institutions, managing from start to finish the contracts of their players, loans, transfers, image rights, suppliers, sponsors, agents, television rights, and various legal disputes that may arise: accusations of doping, publication of false information, claims and arguments for sanctions, appeals to Committees or Federations, etc.

This allows us to offer comprehensive and personalized advice To all those who develop their professional and economic activity in the world of sports: sports federations, clubs, associations, athletes, agents, intermediaries, sponsors, and brands.

What we offer 

• Comprehensive advice on tax, commercial, civil, labor, criminal, and international matters for athletes and sports organizations. Planning of various actions.
• Negotiation and drafting of all types of contracts for athletes, both amateur and professional, including sponsorship and advertising contracts. Assistance and representation in cases of breach of contract.
• Hiring, assignment and transfer of athletes.
• Image rights advice and management.
• Exploitation of audiovisual rights (contracts, ownership disputes, and exploitation). Formation of companies for said exploitation.
• Procedures before national and international organizations.
• Proceedings before national and international arbitration tribunals, CAS…
• Advice to federations, competition management bodies (various leagues), sports associations, clubs, commercial companies, and sports organizations.
• Sports Discipline (penalties for violations of the rules of the game, competition, sportsmanship, etc.).
• Defending the interests of athletes or the sports community in legal proceedings: damage to reputation, breach of contract, dismissals, etc.
• Procedures related to doping.

Sports Tax Consulting

As a complement to our legal services, we offer specialized tax advisory services in the field of sports.

In elite sport direct income from player tokens, buying and selling operations, Acquisitions or sales of real estate or shares, and those accrued from sponsorship contracts have a significant fiscal impact., both due to its diversified taxation and the amount to be paid to the different tax administrations.

It is necessary to have a expert advice on tax matters to design the lowest possible impact of these taxes and ensure the analysis of all tax deductions and benefits under current legislation, so we can choose the most suitable alternative.

What this study includes:

• Tax planning in taxpayer returns.
• Comprehensive management of Personal Income Tax (IRPF).
• Comprehensive management of Wealth Tax.
• Comprehensive management of Corporate Tax.
• Comprehensive management of Value Added Tax (VAT).
• Comprehensive management of inheritance and gift tax.
• Taxation of non-residents (avoid over-taxation).