Campos Mello Advogados applies its broader transactional expertise to sports-related corporate mandates, including the conversion of football clubs to SAFs and advising on debt issuances. The team also supports clients with post-conversion matters, such as asset transfers and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the practice has a strong track record assisting high-profile clients in the betting sector with obtaining gaming and betting licenses. Practice head Jorge Luiz Barbieri Gallo is a name to note for M&A and financing transactions within the sports sector.
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Key clients
- Banco BTG Pactual SA
- América Futebol Clube SAF
- T2R Sports Ltda.
- SAF Botafogo
- Boavista Sport Club
- Vasco Da Gama SAF
- Bet365
Practice head
Jorge Luiz Barbieri Gallo