Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Provided by Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados
Huck Otranto Camargo Advogados boasts extensive experience in the sports sector, having worked with a diverse array of clients including football clubs, sports administration entities, sponsors, FIFA agents, sports marketing firms, sports e-commerce companies, entertainment providers, sporting goods suppliers, among others.
We handle the preparation of funds and investment structures, provide legal oversight of athlete transfers, and defend clubs in arbitration proceedings before FIFA, CAS, and other entities across various jurisdictions. Our firm has developed sponsorship contracts and brand licensing agreements for major companies such as the Vulcabras Azaleia Group, which owns the Olympikus, Under Armor, and Mizuno brands in Brazil.
In the Third Sector, we have been advising the Lapin Institute, a non-profit organization focused on training minors and teenagers through sports projects. These projects, developed by our firm, have the support of prominent sports figures like Paul Pogba, star of Manchester United and the French national team, and Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund.
We are actively involved in developing legal marketplace structures for clubs and sponsors and advising companies such as ESM Empreendimentos e Participações on football club e-commerce.
Our firm also plays a significant role in the institutional realm of Brazilian sports, being an associate of the Brazilian Institute of Sports Law and providing our facilities for the entity’s meetings.
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Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados has expertise in the field of sports law, handling contentious and non-contentious matters for a wide range of clients in this sector, particularly football clubs, sports practice and administration entities, sponsors and more.
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Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados communicates clearly with us, consistently simplifying legal language and demonstrating a strong understanding of our needs.
I have a longstanding working relationship with Huck Otranto. They are capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters, supported by a technically strong and experienced team.
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Luiz Otavio Rodrigues Ferreira has well-established experience in the field. He handles complex international transfers and acquisitions of footballers, regulatory work for football clubs and arbitration procedures before FIFA.
Luiz Otávio displays technical knowledge and proactivity. He helps me navigate the difficulties until finding a solution.
Luiz Otávio is able to deeply understand the needs of his clients and resolve any issues.
Luiz is the partner we work with most frequently. He communicates in a very clear and accessible way. He has a calm approach and takes the time to listen to us. He never creates a sense of panic and understands our needs very well.
Sports Law
Provided by Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados
Luiz Otavio Rodrigues Ferreira
Fabio Floriano Melo Martins
Luiz Otavio Rodrigues Ferreira
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