Ricardo Cardoso
Partner
Ricardo Cardoso is Partner in the Sports, Fashion, and Entertainment area
He practices in Sports Law, Fashion Law, and Entertainment Law, focusing on negotiation and management of sports contracts and image rights, including sponsorship agreements, international campaigns, and contractual disputes. Initially specialized in Commercial and Corporate Law, he later centered his practice on sports and subsequently on fashion and entertainment, advising athletes, models, actors, and sports entities.
His practice includes transnational legal advice, with experience in Portugal, Spain, England, Brazil, and the Middle East. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences and Master’s courses and has published scientific articles in his area
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On 1 August 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") handed down a ruling of enormous relevance to the current sports arbitration model: the decisions of the Court of Arbitration for Sport based in Lausanne, Switzerland ("CAS/TAS") should be subject to effective judicial review by a court of a Member State, whenever they are unilaterally imposed by sports federations, as is the case with FIFA.
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are playing an increasingly central role in the growth and internationalisation strategy of Portuguese football clubs. The growing interest in Portuguese football clubs on the part of investors, both domestic and foreign, is boosted by the recognition of Portuguese clubs and the international projection of their players.
