Sports Law
Brazil
4 years ranked

Brazil 2026
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Sports Law
Associate specialized in sports, entertainment and eSports, Danielle is the current Vice-president of the Sports Committee of the São Paulo Brazilian Bar Association, teaches Sports Law at various specialization programs, including those of CBF Academy (Brazil).
She holds a Master in Labour Law from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) and Universidade de Coimbra (Portugal), a postgraduate degree in Sports Contracts from Universidade de Coimbra and in Sports Law from FIFA Executive Programme in Sports Arbitration and Centro de Estudos em Direito e Negócios (CEDIN).
Danielle is a former member of the Disciplinary Commission and current teacher of the Brazilian Football Confederation Academy (CBF).
Provided by Chambers
Danielle Maiolini Mendes is a star associate well regarded for her active and sophisticated performance on several matters, including acquisition of sports clubs and footballers and regulation of e-sports.
Provided by Chambers
Danielle Maiolini stands out for her strong empathy, charisma and responsiveness. She is a truly distinguished professional.
Danielle Maiolini Mendes is an excellent professional, with high technical rigor, strategic vision, and in-depth knowledge of the regulatory environment.
Danielle Maiolini is widely liked, well respected and recognised as an important leader.
We have complete confidence in Danielle Maiolini Mendes’ work and value the way she handles matters with a high level of professionalism, ethics, solid technical skills and strategic vision. Her leadership of the team provides us with security and peace of mind.
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