Bichara e Motta Advogados

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Bichara e Motta Advogados is highly regarded for its expertise across the full range of sports-related legal matters, from high-profile M&A transactions and international player transfers to representing clients in CAS and FIFA arbitration disputes. The team is under the joint leadership of Bichara Neto and Marcos Motta, who possess significant experience in the sector, representing high-profile players including Neymar Jr, Thiago Silva and Philippe Coutinho, as well as a variety of clubs and agents. Notably, the team is adept at handling cross-jurisdictional matters, advising on SAF conversions, private equity acquisitions with foreign aspects and the privatisation of foreign clubs.
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Key clients

  • S.A.F. Botafogo
  • Neymar Jr.

Work highlights

Advised on the transfer of Brazilian defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras to Manchester City, representing both the player and his agent.