Pablo Barrios' Suspension Lifted
Morgan Sports Law successfully obtains an Order for Provisional Measures from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (“CAS”) on behalf of Pablo Barrios.
Summary
By a FEI Tribunal Decision dated 15 February 2019, Mr Barrios, a professional show jumper from Venezuela, was suspended from competition for six (6) months, after being notified that Caffeine – a Controlled Medication listed on the FEI Prohibited List – had been detected in a sample collected from his horse.
Mr Barrios instructed Morgan Sports Law to represent him in his appeal to the CAS.
On 14 May 2019, the CAS issued an Order, granting Mr Barrios’ Request for Provisional Measures and allowing him to return to competition the next day.
Emma Waters of Morgan Sports Law represented Mr Barrios.
Anti-Doping
Investigations
MARIO DESLAURIERS CLEARED OF DOPING CHARGES
Morgan Sports Law acts for Mario Deslauriers in his successful defence against anti-doping charges.
WAAD NADIM BOU MOGHLBAY AND DAIANA CHOPITA FREE TO RESUME CAREERS
Morgan Sports Law successfully acts for equestrian endurance riders Daiana Chopita, competing for Argentina and Waad Nadim Bou Moghlbay, competing for the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) in anti-doping proceedings brought by the Fédération Équestre Internationale (“FEI”) before the FEI Tribunal.
PAIGE JOHNSON FREE TO RESUME HER CAREER WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
Morgan Sports Law acts for equestrian rider, Ms Paige Johnson, in her successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (“CAS”) against a one-year ban imposed on her by the Fédération Équestre Internationale (“FEI”).