​Ntimi Papadopoulou specialises in settlement negotiation, dispute resolution and arbitration in sport. She started her professional career at one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in Cyprus. Following completion of her legal practice, she went on to work for various boutique law firms gaining experience in litigation, company and commercial law.  Combining her passion for sports with her field of work, she decided to exclusively focus her career on sports law, acting as a legal counsel to multiple basketball agencies, players and clubs on a worldwide basis. She represents clients before the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) and liaises with FIBA and the relevant Federations. Having  developed a particular expertise in BAT arbitration and dispute resolution she has successfully handled and negotiated over 60 disputes. She was on the panel during the 1st and 2nd BAT User Conference held in Munich in 2019 and 2022.  

Ntimi received her Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws in International Law with International Relations from Kent Law School of the University of Kent, UK. She is also a University of York PPE graduate with an MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

Ntimi’s ability to resolve disputes in a quick, innovative and efficient manner, has significantly contributed to her excellent track record and established her reputation for delivering high quality legal advice.