A premium international sports law institution.
Live an authentic international experience in sports law.
A disruptive educational journey that will shape the future of legal practice in the sports industry - built by active and leading international sports lawyers, CAS arbitrators, legal directors and counsels from sports associations, and industry decision makers from across the globe.
Supported by leaders from the institutions that govern world sport
- 14 Sports Law
- Amazon
- Confédération Africaine de Football
- CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation)
- Club Atlético de Madrid
- Court of Arbitration for Sport
- Bichara e Motta Advogados
- By&For
- Cavaleiro & Associates
- Concacaf
- Conmebol
- Dorna Sports
- European Football Clubs
- Efraim Barak Sports Law
- European Leagues
- Gymnastics Ethics Foundation
- FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale)
- FIA (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile)
- FIBA
- FIFA
- FIFPRO
- FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme)
- FISU (International University Sports Federation)
- Football Legal
- JMPM Sociedade de Advogados
- I-Capital
- IOC (International Olympic Committee)
- InLaw
- ITA (International Testing Agency)
- Laffer Abogados
- LaLiga
- Libra Law
- Live Nation
- Muñoz & Arias Sports Lawyers
- Pintó Ruiz & del Valle
- QUALIFICAM · Fundación Madri+d
- RFEF (Real Federación Española Fútbol)
- Ruiz Huerta & Crespo
- Sevilla Fútbol Club
- Sp.IN Law
- Sportia Law
- Statim
- Totto
- UCI
- UEFA
- UNODC
- World Triathlon
O REI · 2026Our manifesto
O REI was not built to be bigger. It was built to be better.
For us, the founders of O REI, there are two pillars of success for an academic programme: the students and the lecturers. Everything else is consequence.
Guiding principles
Governance. Leadership. Ethics.
Governance
A deep working knowledge of the management systems and legal structures that govern world sport · from regulatory frameworks to organisational dynamics and the high-stakes decision-making that shapes the industry.
Leadership
Sports lawyers and managers are leaders by trade. Through interactive learning, mentorship, and real-world scenarios, our students graduate as visionary practitioners ready to drive change in the sports legal arena.
Ethics
Integrity is not a course · it is the foundation. Every decision, every negotiation, every case is studied through the lens of conduct, accountability, and the rules that protect the integrity of sport itself.
Academic offerings
A pathway into the global sports industry.
O REI Sports Law Institute provides a comprehensive academic pathway into the global sports industry, combining academic excellence with practical, real-world legal training.
Master in International Sports Law (LLM)
A 10-month immersive programme combining rigorous academic training with hands-on practical experience, culminating in a merit-based 3-month internship.
Learn more →Online · 3 months · €3,500Executive Course in International Football Law
A 3-month intensive online programme designed for lawyers seeking specialised expertise in football law through real-case drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
Learn more →BespokeTailor-Made Programmes
Bespoke educational programmes tailored to the specific needs of clubs, federations, law firms, and organisations operating within the sports industry.
Learn more →- 01International law firms specialising in sports law
- 02Sports clubs and sports organisations
- 03National and international federations
- 04Governing bodies and regulatory institutions
- 05Player representation and sports agencies
Founders & academic direction
The senior names behind the institution.
Juan de Dios Crespo Pérez
Co-founder · Managing Director
Alberto Ruiz de Aguiar Díaz-Obregón
Co-founder · Managing Director
Rodrigo Arias Grillo
Co-founder · Managing Director
Botond Pintér
Assistant Academic Director
Candela Arruabarrena
Student Services & Administrative Coordinator
Admissions · 2026-2027
Join the Ultimate Sports Lawyer Experience.
A premium programme limited to a select cohort per edition. Send us a brief introduction and statement of motivation. Selected candidates are invited to interview with our founders and academic direction.
Limited to a maximum of 21 candidates · Rolling admissions