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Alexander Jacobs

Senior Legal Counsel - Litigation

Alexander Jacobs is a seasoned legal professional specializing in sports law, currently serving as Senior Legal Counsel - Litigation at FIFA since January 2016. Jacobs is a key member of the team representing FIFA in high-stakes proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, particularly in contractual and regulatory disputes as well as ethical and disciplinary issues. Prior to his role at FIFA, Jacobs was an Attorney at Law at Ruiy-Huerta & Crespo Abogados, handling football-related litigation, and at HVG LLP, where expertise in commercial and corporate litigation was developed. Jacobs holds an LL.M. in International Sports Law from ISDE, along with additional credentials from prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge and KU Leuven, complemented by a foundational law degree from Ghent University.

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