The commercialisation of TV rights in Spain: a key decision from the Spanish Supreme Court (LaLiga v Mediaset)
Last December, the Spanish Supreme Court passed a decision that has a major effect on the commercialization of TV sports rights in Spain. The decision was connected to a long-lasting dispute between LaLiga and Mediaset that dates back to 2015. This article examines the decision and its effects. Specifically, it looks at:
- The parties and the background to the dispute
- The legal concepts at play
- Mediaset’s complaint to the National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC)
- LaLiga’s appeal to the CNMC Commission
- LaLiga’s appeal to the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court’s decision
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- Tags: Audio-visual Media Services Directive | Broadcasting | Competition | EU | Football | La Liga | Media Rights | Spain | Spanish Supreme Court | the National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC)
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Written by
Álvaro Gómez de la Vega
Partner at Jofre Sports Law
Álvaro is a partner in a legal boutique based in Spain and he is an expert in sports litigation and contract drafting.
He advises and represents a great variety of clients like agents, clubs, coaches, sport managers and professional athletes in all sort of matters: employment agreements, sponsorship, transfer agreements, disciplinary issues, tax planning among others.
Álvaro is highly trained, fluent in several languages and experienced in litigation processes (national and international), including trial and alternative dispute resolution. He has been the legal manager of top clubs in Spain like Málaga CF and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in addition with his experience in FIFA's Players Status Department.
