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Name a function in the Sports industry, Luis has done it. From high-profile CAS cases and multi-million player contracts, to managing ailing historical Portuguese clubs and leading an aspiring Angolan team on a pan-African Champions League journey, Luís is one of the most experienced sports industry professionals.

With a degree in law from Lisbon University and an LLM in Sports Law from Nottingham University, Luis has over 20 years' experience working with clubs, federations, individual athletes and corporate players.

Besides earning caps for the Portugal U23 rugby team, Luis is a specialist in employment contracts, major sponsorship agreements, player transfer deals, regulatory compliance and club & sports property acquisitions. He is a widely recognized as one of the leading experts in sports law in Portugal and at the international level

Matilde learnt the sports law ropes from CAS arbitrator Rui Botica Santos, before heading off to Barcelona to hone her skills at Pinto Ruiz & Del Valle, and finally joining 14 Sports Law in 2020. Her volleyball skills came in handy when challenging opponents without physical contact at numerous Court of Arbitration for Sport hearings.

Matilde has degree in law from the Catholic University of Lisbon, and a masters in International Sports Law from ISDE. She has a number of articles published, and has recently started to pass on the sports law knowledge baton, lecturing for the International Sports Law Master of Real Madrid, Universidad Europea. Matilde is also a Judge on the Cost Cap Adjudication Panel of Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).

Matilde brings the (much needed) feminine touch to a mostly boy's game. She is part of a new breed of women who combine excellence in sports law with a strong academic and sporting background.

Gabriel grew up on a healthy diet of Brasileirão (top-flight Brazilian football) and Pro Evolution Soccer. He brings trans-Atlantic knowledge to 14 Sports Law with European qualifications, having completed an LLM in International Sports Law at Madrid's ISDE.

A contracts and litigation specialist, Gabriel has participated in over 50 disputes before CAS and FIFA, with a record that rivals some of the boxing world's greats.

Having honed his skills in Porto with the 14 Sports Law team, Gabriel is currently based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where he supports the firm's clients in their South American business, as well as being the contact point for local clients.

As a Greek football fan,Kosmas is as passionate in the stands as he is cold-blooded in the courtroom. Having completed his legal training in with an LLM at ISDE Madrid, he started his professional experience at the top, with Bichara & Motta, in Rio de Janeiro. Having tried basketball, then football, and finally law, Kosmas is an expert in all matters related to player and coach contracts, as well as dispute resolution and sports arbitration. He heads the recently opened Greece office for 14 Sports Law.

Aakash is a New Delhi based Advocate registered with the Bar Council of India, with a degree in B.A LL.B (Hons.) from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, India. His focus lies with the Litigation Department at 14 Sports Law, handling sports-related disputes and arbitration, primarily before the FIFA Football Tribunal and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

A former national-level footballer (U17, U19), Aakash brings the grit and strategy of the field into the courtroom. When he's not tackling legal challenges, you'll find him immersed in cricket, badminton, video games, delving into the latest tech trends, or reading philosophy. As an avid writer, his work has been published in renowned legal journals and blogs worldwide, with his blog "Sports Law Review India" having been featured amongst the top 25 Sports Law blogs around the world.

In a nutshell, Aakash is a growth-minded individual, constantly seeking new experiences, learning holistically, and pushing himself to greater heights- mentally, physically, and spiritually.

We tried, but we couldn't find a lawyer as good as André with a mullet as silky smooth as his. Our newest specialist in dispute resolution brings a wealth of experience across different sports, and an enviable CV.

André has previously worked for the both the Portuguese and English Football Associations, and joins us after 3 years with top Portuguese firm Almeida & Associados.

A keen surfer and boxer, André is also (inf)famous for being the only Nottingham Forest fan in the Greater Lisbon area, besides also supporting his hometown club. As a lawyer, he is top notch litigation expert and will also be a major upgrade to the team during the hectic transfer windows.

Diogo is the freshest member of the team, a real 90's "kid". Besides his great background managing the legal affairs of a couple of Portuguese clubs, Diogo is also a great coach. He's managed a few teams in the past and is a fervorous Academica fan.

Diogo works on litigation and direct support to clubs in terms of regulatory compliance, drawing on his experience at the Portuguese FA and as inhouse counsel in the Portuguese professional leagues.

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