In Sports Law, AFA offers comprehensive legal counsel, supporting athletes from the beginning of their careers to their professional consolidation. We operate strategically, technically, and with a personalized approach, ensuring legal security at every stage of their sporting journey.
Our role involves:
Education and Career Start
- Legal guidance for underage players
- Monitoring and support for families
- Management and protection of image rights
- Obtaining authorizations and registrations in accordance with Brazilian and foreign guidelines
- Full support in cases of international transfer, including athletes leaving Brazil
International Transfer and Repatriation
- Organization and regulation of international documentation
- Consulting for seen, residence and accommodation for the athlete and their family in the destination country.
- Legal support for repatriation of executives and athletes to Brazil
Contract and Asset Management
- Consulting in merchandising contracts
- Negotiation and protection of image rights
- Review and negotiation of contracts with clubs, sponsors and intermediaries.
Sports Litigation
- Enforcement of contractual penalties
- Collection of back wages
- Defending the athlete's interests in national and international litigation.
