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Sports Law

We provide legal advice to clubs, athletes, coaches, federations, executives, companies and other stakeholders in sports, in an environment marked by a wide diversity of rules, contractual relationships and dispute resolution forums.

Working on a multidisciplinary basis, our team combines in-depth knowledge of the sports sector with a strategic approach to prevent risks, structure legal relationships and represent clients in domestic and international disputes.

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Sports Law

How we work

  • Preventive and Regulatory Advice

    Guidance on the rules of sports governing bodies, governance, integrity and dispute prevention.

  • Sports Litigation and Arbitration

    Representation in court proceedings, before sports tribunals, arbitration chambers and national and international sports bodies.

  • Contract Negotiation and Structuring

    Drafting, review and negotiation of agreements involving athletes, coaches, clubs, sponsors and other participants in the sector.

  • Advisory Services and Management of Sports Interests

    Ongoing or ad hoc legal support for the activities of clubs, organizations and professionals, including on commercial and institutional matters.

Key areas

  • Disputes and Disciplinary Proceedings

    Representation before the ordinary courts, TJDs, STJD, CNRD, FIFA, CAS and other competent bodies in contractual, disciplinary and sports-related disputes.

  • Contracts and Transfers

    Advice on the negotiation of employment, transfer and sponsorship agreements and other instruments related to sports activities.

  • Image Rights, Marketing and Sponsorships

    Structuring and protection of the commercial interests of athletes, clubs and other participants in the sports market.

  • Integrity and Sports Betting

    Advice on fraud prevention, match-fixing, compliance and the regulation of the betting sector.

  • Structuring and Governance of Sports Entities

    Support in the incorporation, organization and operation of federations, associations and SAFs (Brazilian football corporations).

  • Anti-Doping

    Representation in doping-related proceedings and before the Anti-Doping Court, including in the defense of athletes and other sports stakeholders.