Bichara e Motta Advogados is highly regarded for its expertise across the full range of sports-related legal matters, from high-profile M&A transactions and international player transfers to representing clients in CAS and FIFA arbitration disputes. The team is under the joint leadership of Bichara Neto and Marcos Motta, who possess significant experience in the sector, representing high-profile players including Neymar Jr, Thiago Silva and Philippe Coutinho, as well as a variety of clubs and agents. Notably, the team is adept at handling cross-jurisdictional matters, advising on SAF conversions, private equity acquisitions with foreign aspects and the privatisation of foreign clubs.

Covering the full gamut of sports law-related issues, Carvalho, Sica, Muszkat, Vidigal e Carneiro Advogados - CSMV Advogados acts for a range of high-profile players, clubs and associations, including SE Palmeiras, the Brazilian Football League (LIBRA)and the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB). Practice head André Sica is well-versed in handling both contentious and transactional matters, from player transfers to negotiating broadcast rights on behalf of a bloc of football clubs. Additionally, the team advises an extensive roster of football clubs on retainer, covering the full range of work, from regulatory compliance to sponsorship agreements.

The sports law practice at BMA Advogados demonstrates significant expertise across both transactional and contentious matters in the sector. On the transactional side, the team, whose clients include clubs, athletes, investors, and major sports event organisers, has a strong track record advising on high-profile M&A transactions, the formation of football corporations (SAFs), licensing agreements, and brand management. In contentious matters, the group is adept at representing prominent clients, including the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), in disputes before sports and judicial courts. Practice head Vitor Butruce specialises in contentious proceedings before CAS and FIFA, while Amir Bocayuva Cunha focuses on transactional work.

Martins Castro Monteiro Advogados, a boutique firm specialising in sports law, advises clubs, athletes, coaches, and intermediaries on a broad spectrum of legal issues. The practice is particularly active in negotiating national and international player transfers and handling contractual disputes. The team has extensive experience in contentious proceedings before various sports bodies and also assists with image rights and sponsorship agreements across a range of sports, including football and volleyball. Practice head Luiz Roberto Martins Castro is particularly experienced in representing clients, including players, clubs and agents, before CAS and FIFA.

A trusted choice for football players, agents,  intermediaries, and clubs, Pássaro, Vieira, Botelho & Torres - Sociedade de Advogados (PVBTLaw) possesses significant experience in handling player transfers and related disputes, representing prominent clients such as Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, São Paulo Futebol Clube, and Traffic Sports. The team is also highly skilled in handling CAS and FIFA disputes across a wide range of issues, including unpaid wages, contractual disagreements, and disciplinary matters. Leading the practice, Rafael Botelho has notable expertise in structuring player transfer deals, as well as sponsorship and image rights agreements.

Asseff Advogados covers the full spectrum of sports law, advising football clubs, athletes, and sports organisations on a wide variety of legal matters. Its broad service offering encompasses international player transfers, the conversion of football clubs into SAFs, M&A transactions, civil contract disputes, and representation in criminal and disciplinary tribunal proceedings. Practice head Michel Asseff possesses extensive experience representing clients in both high-profile criminal disputes and disciplinary proceedings, and is relied upon by notable football clubs including Flamengo CR, Cruzeiro SAF and Botafogo SAF.

 

Entertainment and sports law boutique Milton Jordão Advocacia focuses primarily on contentious matters within the sports industry. The team has also supported notable Serie A clubs in their conversion to SAFs, as well as managing post-conversion issues, including subsequent investments and reorganisations. The firm also provides ongoing advisory services to clubs, particularly on regulatory and contractual matters. Practice head Milton Jordão brings extensive experience advising clubs, federations, athletes, and sports companies on contentious matters, including criminal and disciplinary proceedings.

Campos Mello Advogados applies its broader transactional expertise to sports-related corporate mandates, including the conversion of football clubs to SAFs and advising on debt issuances. The team also supports clients with post-conversion matters, such as asset transfers and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the practice has a strong track record assisting high-profile clients in the betting sector with obtaining gaming and betting licenses. Practice head Jorge Luiz Barbieri Gallo is a name to note for M&A and financing transactions within the sports sector.

Entertainment law powerhouse CQS/FV – Cesnik, Quintino, Salinas, Fittipaldi e Valerio Advogados specialises in big-ticket sponsorship agreements and broadcasting rights deals with renowned international brands. Spearheaded by Luis Felipe Santoro, the team also handles regulatory compliance mandates for prominent clients, including the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol.

The team at Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados places a particular emphasis on non-contentious, transactional work within the sports industry. Beyond advising on sponsorship contracts, brand licensing agreements, and investment structures, the group is regularly engaged by clients (including clubs, sponsors, sports governing bodies, and agents) in contentious proceedings before FIFA and CAS. Practice head Luiz Otavio Rodrigues Ferreira has a strong track record in high-value sponsorship and licensing agreements and is trusted by a range of international high-profile clubs, players, and agencies.

Maia Yoshiyasu Advogados is highly experienced in sports betting matters, providing guidance on regulatory compliance and representing clients, including casino operators and sports betting companies, in judicial and administrative disputes. Practice co-head Luiz Felipe Maia has a strong track record in gaming law, having secured numerous fixed-odds betting licenses under the new regime. Flavio Augusto Picchi is regularly called upon for his expertise in corporate and capital markets matters.

Drawing on the firm’s strong corporate expertise, the sports team at Souto Correa Advogados assists clients with a broad array of commercial and corporate matters, from SAF conversions to more novel mandates such as debt issuances by football clubs. Football clubs also regularly turn to the practice for advice on regulatory issues. Practice head Tiago Gomes possesses extensive experience in the sports and betting sectors, and has a strong track record of assisting international clients in securing betting licenses under the new regime.