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DR. FILIPE ALVES RODRIGUES
LEAD PARTNER OAB /RJ : 156.418

All services will be directed by lawyer FILIPE ALVES RODRIGUES, graduated from the State University of Rio de Janeiro, specialized by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation, specialist in administrative law, regulatory law, compliance, sports law, sports integrity and sports projects. He has 18 years of experience in Law, 15 in Law Practice and 12 in Sports.

Having provided services to the Brazilian Olympic Committee, Sailing Confederation, Rugby Confederation, Equestrian Confederation, Basketball Confederation, E-sports Confederation, E-sports Federation of Minas Gerais, Football Federation of Rio de Janeiro, Startups, Fintechs and educational institutes. He has worked as a professor at Veiga de Almeida University, Fluminense Federal University, Faculty of Vitória and Institute of Sports Management.

He has 05 published works under his coordination or authorship. Curator of several events for the COB, FERJ, CBF, OAB/RJ, IGE and partner law firms. He is currently the General Secretary of the Special Commission on Sports, Lottery and Entertainment Law of the OAB/RJ and a member of the Commission of Studies on the Anonymous Football Company of the OAB/RJ.

DRª. ISABELLE S. DE OLIVEIRA

Lawyer with multidisciplinary legal practice in corporate legal business demands.

DR. PEDRO DE OLIVEIRA LIMA

Lawyer with experience in various areas of Law, including tax litigation, civil and international issues.

Holds a degree in Law from IBMEC with the academic merit 'summa cum laude', CR 9.6. Has an aptitude for the areas of Tax, International and Corporate Law. Throughout his career, he has taken several courses, such as Accounting, ESG, Compliance and International Business. Worked for two years in Tax Law, in the Special Monitoring Division of the National Treasury Attorney General's Office, as a writer of second instance procedural documents and in inherent activities.

Experience in multinational firms and active cooperation in international cases, such as those of Mariana and Brumadinho, having traveled to the areas affected by the dam collapses for research and cooperation in the preparation of legal reports.

Associates

Graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro - PUC-Rio, Specialist in Business Law from the State University of Rio de Janeiro - UERJ and Master's student in International Relations from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro - PUC-Rio. She has seven years of experience in applying Law in routine business management, litigation and internal legal management. She has worked in several mergers and acquisitions (M&A) operations, as well as in the coordination and analysis of contractual, labor, regulatory, tax, administrative, sports, corporate, compliance and LGPD risks.

Researcher for five years in Civil, Constitutional, Human Rights Law and Member of the Academic Center for Corporate Law and Capital Markets - NADSEM of PUC-Rio. She is the author and coordinator of six published works co-authored with renowned lawyers and partners of law firms. Experience in tutoring Portuguese Language in the Department of Letters of PUC-Rio, monitoring disciplines and coordinating several scientific events in the areas of Law and International Relations.

FARLAW: More than 15 years of experience in Sports and Business Law Law firm specializing in iGaming

Law firm specializing in Business Law, Public Administration, Civil Law, Tax Law, Constitutional Law, Sports Law, Labor Law, Regulatory, Compliance and LGPD. We defend the legal interests of athletes, clubs, federations, regional and national sports entities. We represent our clients in judicial and sports courts, including before International Federations and CAS/TAS.

VALUES AND TRADITION

The firm has been operating in the Sports Law sector for 15 years, with a commitment to its clients as its main value. Its professionals have expertise in various sports, with emphasis on football, and are members of various professional associations. In addition, they actively participate as speakers at national and international conferences. Professional Associations:

• Sports Law Committee of the OAB/RJ.

• Brazilian Institute of Sports Law.

• Brazilian Society of Sports Law.
  

Our Services

Business Law

Regulatory Law

Public Administration

The legal field of iGaming, which covers online gambling, sports betting, and virtual casinos, is all about regulating the industry and keeping it safe. The specific laws can change depending on where you are, but they generally set the rules for getting licensed, keeping an eye on how things are run, and making sure players are protected. Also, following the rules and staying safe online are super important for protecting personal info and money transactions. It helps make sure everyone has a good experience, whether they're running the games or playing them.

Regulatory Law focuses on overseeing and setting rules for important industries, like telecommunications, energy, and healthcare. It uses laws and regulatory agencies to make sure things are clear and fair for both the public and companies, and that everyone follows the rules.

Domain of law that regulates the activities of the Public Administration, covering the organization, operation and control of state bodies and entities, as well as the legal relationships between the Administration and citizens. 

Law and iGaming: Regulation and Security

Civil Law is the area of law that governs relationships between individuals and entities, meaning people and businesses, in their private lives. 1 It covers a wide range of everyday situations, from birth to death.

Tax Law

It is dedicated to the regulation of taxes, covering taxes, fees, improvement contributions and other modalities. It establishes the norms that govern the collection, inspection and charging of these taxes, aiming to guarantee the financing of state activities and tax justice.

Constitutional

Constitutional law is key for keeping the government's power in check, setting up how political power works, protecting basic rights, and making sure the Constitution is the ultimate law of the land. 1 This ensures stability and fairness in how the legal system works.

Sports Law

It regulates the legal norms applicable to sports, covering athlete contracts, player transfers, club responsibilities, competition legislation, and doping. It also involves the relationship between sports entities and regulatory bodies.

This area, related to business law, deals with the formation, merger, acquisition, governance, and dissolution of business entities. It includes rules on equity interests, shareholder rights, and corporate restructurings.

Society

Civil Law

Business Law, also known as Commercial Law, is a branch of Private Law that encompasses a set of legal norms that govern business relations and the activities of entrepreneurs. It's purpose is to regulate the exercise of organized economic activity of supplying goods or services, which is known as a company.