Rui Mesquita, Partner in the Insurance and Civil Liability Practice, was invited by several media outlets to comment on the legal implications arising from the accident involving the Glória Funicular. In these interventions, he provided technical insight on civil liability, compensation mechanisms, and the role of law in protecting victims. To learn more: Observador –...

Yesterday Lisbon was shaken by the serious accident at the Glória Elevator/Tram. A stark reminder of how vulnerable we all are —residents and visitors alike— when faced with unexpected events that can change lives in an instant.   It is precisely in moments like this that our recent article on cross-border traffic accidents gains renewed...

  On 1 August 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rendered a judgment of significant relevance to the current model of sports arbitration: the decisions of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (“CAS/TAS”), seated in Lausanne, Switzerland, must be subject to effective judicial review by a court of a Member State,...

  The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is the leading international arbitration body specialized in sports-related disputes. It was established in 1984 by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) with the objective of providing an independent, expedited, and technically qualified forum for resolving conflicts within the sporting context.   Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, the CAS...