The Master in International Sports Law is considered the reference in terms of excellence in the sector.
Full-time Master, combines classroom training with on-site closure sessions in Cambridge and Switzerland, in addition to completing mandatory international internships.
It guarantees the path to a successful career, the best creation of a proven professional network within an exclusive market and job placement at the end.
This Master in International Sports Law has been designed for graduates in Law and for other people interested in developing their career in the world of sports law.
One of the requirements to be admitted to the program is to be able to dedicate one year to full time. On the other hand, it is also mandatory to have an advanced level of English since this is the official language of the program and, therefore, all classes are taught in English.
It is also compulsory for all the students to have a very good command of the English language in written and oral form.
ISDE Alumni Employment Network and Networking with over 10,000 alumni, professors and program directors, made up of more than 200 professional firms from more than 30 countries.
*To be spread out throughout the entire academic program.
*The Academic Program is subject to modifications should ISDE Academic Team or the Director of the Master program consider it appropriated.
Luís Fernando Pamplona Novaes
International Sports Lawyer
Director
In addition to his work with ISDE, our academic director is an international sports lawyer at Nemetz & Kuhnen Advocacia, Luís works in the following areas of expertise; Sports Law, Corporate Law, Contract Law, Tax Law and Labor Law since 2004. Mr. Novaes coordinates the firm’s Corporate Law Department and is a member of the firm’s Managing Board, together with senior partners Luiz Carlos Nemetz and Evaristo Kuhnen.
He holds an Executive Master’s Degree in International Sports Law from Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía – ISDE – Madrid, Spain (2015). Specialist Degree in Contract Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica – PUC/SP (2007). Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Fundação Universidade Regional de Blumenau – FURB, class of 2004.
Professor of Taxation of the Full time and Online Master programs in International Sports Law from Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía – ISDE – Madrid, Spain. Professor of Labor relations in People Management of the Post-graduate program of Instituto Catarinense de Pós-Graduação – ICPG.
Professor of History of Law, Law of Obligations and Corporate Law at FAE/Blumenau.
His professional and civic activities are, Vice-president of Associação Professor Artur Novaes – APAN Vôlei. Coordinator of the Sports Law Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association – Subsection of Blumenau. Member of CESA – Center for Studies of Law Firms (“Centro de Estudos das Sociedades de Advogados”). Legal Advisor of Associação Blumenau Pró-Vôlei. Former member of OAB vai à Escola (“OAB goes to School”) program.
Dev Kumar Parmar
International Sports Lawyer
Co-director
In addition to his work with ISDE, our academic director is an international sports lawyer and principal director at Parmars: Sports, which has bases in the UK and Spain. He was Called to the Bar by The Honorable Society of the Inner Temple, and has previous experience in Criminal Defence.
Working on all aspects of representation, management and legal advice, Dev assists top class athletes and coaches from the English Premier League down, and in other key countries. Dev’s key role within the inaugural edition of the Indian Super League in 2014 also marks him as an important connection within the region.
His work ethic has been roundly praised by numerous peers and leaders alike, with his strong willed belief in passing practical knowledge to students at the earliest stages has impressed many across the globe. Dev remains a mentor to dozens of students and young professionals, working closely with several colleges and universities in this respect.
Dev has been invited to speak in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and South America. In 2012 Dev was nominated for both the London Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games ‘Inspiring Person in the Community’ Award, and as a Barclays ‘Future Black Leader’ for the Top 100 of 2013.
Dev is personally supportive of all ISDE students and is happy to assist students with developmental pathways to ensure that they take the best next steps in their respective careers.
Jeffrey Mishkin USA | Lawyer, Partner at Skadden Arps Mr. |
David Wu China | Lawyer, Partner at Boss &Young Attorneys at Law Shanghai CAS Arbitrator |
Omar Ongaro Switzerland | Lawyer, Head of Players’ Status & Governance at FIFA |
Dan Johnson UK | Director of Communications and member of the Executive Leadership Team at Premier League |
Pedro Garcia Correia Portugal | Sports Lawyer – Partner at CSA – Law Firm |
Oliver Luck USA | Executive Vicepresident of regulatory affairs at NCAA |
Dennis Koolaard Netherlands | Attorney at De Kempenaer Advocaten |
Ramón Mullerat Spain | Lawyer, Partner at PWC |
Mitch Nathanson USA | Lawyer, Villanova University |
Ricardo Oliveras Spain | Partner at Écija |
Alessandro Pieralli Spain | Lawyer, Maluker Advocats |
Íñigo Quintana Spain | Lawyer, Partner at Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira |
Luis Alonso Spain | Lawyer, Partner at Clifford Chance |
Roberto Álvarez Spain | Lawyer, Partner at Cuatrecasas Gonçalves Pereira |
Leonardo Andreotti Brazil | Lawyer, Partner at Andreotti Advocacia Desportiva |
Kaisor Basar Spain | Solicitor, Interlex Sport |
Andrew Brandt USA | Lawyer, NFL |
Delia Castaños Spain | Lawyer, Gómez Acebo & Pombo |
Brianna Quinn Switzerland | Lawyer at Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler |
Javier Hernández Galante Spain | Lawyer, Partner at Ashurst |
Manuel Garayo Spain | Lawyer, Zurdo & Garayo |
Rodrigo García Lucas Spain | Lawyer, Laffer Abogados |
Julien Sieveking Canada | Chief Legal Manager at WADA |
Vered Yakovee USA | Vice President & Associate General Counsel at Miami HEAT |
Daniel Cravo Brazil | Partner at Cravo, Pastl, Balbuena |
Dídac Severino Spain-UK | Senior Associate (Corporate/M&A) at Clifford Chance |
Alfonso Gómez-Acebo Spain | Partner, Baker & McKenzie |
Robert Pongracz Romania | Vice President en Liga Profesionista de Fotbal |
Daniel Muñoz Spain | Partner at Muñoz & Arias Sports Lawyers |
Desirée Bellia Switzerland | Legal affairs manager at ECA |
Rodrigo Arias Switzerland | Integrity Manager – FIFA Security Division |
Gregory Bloom USA | Partner at Chase Lawyers |
Miguel Liétard Spain | Lawyer at Sport Advisers |
Stuart McInnes UK | Consultant Squire Patton Boggs |
William Sternheimer Switzerland | Deputy Secretary General at Court of Arbitration for Sport |
Oliver Jaberg Switzerland | Director of Integrity & Institutional Legal, FIFA |
Mike Morgan UK | Partner at Morgan Sports Law LLP |
Marc Valentin Lenz Switzerland | Club Licensing & Financial Fair Play at UEFA |
James Bunting Canada | Partner, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg, LLP |
Ulrich Haas Switzerland | University of Zurich |
Kimberly Morris Switzerland | Head of Integrity & Compliance at FIFA TMS |
Jan Kleiner Switzerland | Senior Associate Bär & Karrer |
Ariel Reck Argentina | Sports Lawyer |
Jeff Miller USA | Lawyer |
Takehiko Nakamura Japan and USA | President and CEO at Blue United Corporation |
Íñigo de la Calle Spain | Partner and Senn Ferrero |
David Casserly UK and Switzerland | Barrister |
Nic Coward UK | Adviser |
Dirk-Reiner Martens Germany | Managing Director of Martens Rechtsanwälte |
Dev Kumar Parmar UK | Sports Law Adviser/Athlete Representative |
Sarah Ochwada Kenia | Sports & Entertainment Lawyer, Arbitrator |
Daniel Lorenz Portugal | Head of Internationalization at FC Porto |
Loïc Morin France | Responsable Service Juridique LFP |
Kate Porter USA | Associate Skadden,Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP |
Claude Ramoni Switzerland | Partner at Libra Law |
Wouter Lambrecht Switzerland | Head of Legal at the European Club Association |
Mario Vigna Italy | Italian Olympic Committee |
Stephen Bock Switzerland | Legal Affairs Manager at Fédération Internationale de Volleyball |
Elisenda Salrach Spain | Legal Director Euroleague |
Alberto Fortún Spain | Lawyer, Partner at Cuatrecasas Gonçalves Pereira |
Jacobo Beltrán Spain | Senior Advisor at Grant Thornton |
*The faculty is subject to modifications
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