Kellerhals Carrard is one of the most specialised sports law firms in the world. Our practice covers all areas of sports law, including disputes and commercial matters. The firm and our lawyers are regularly ranked as leaders in the field of sports law in international directories (Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Leaders League, Lexology Index).
Our firm has unrivalled experience in resolving sports disputes and is regarded as the preeminent and most active firm before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), particularly in football, regulatory and doping matters. Our firm is particularly well-positioned to appear before the CAS, as it combines expertise in the procedural law applicable to the CAS (Swiss law) with experienced lawyers whose native language is one of the official languages of the CAS (English, French, Spanish).
Kellerhals Carrard has truly unique expertise in the field of sports administration, with decades of experience advising some of the world’s leading sports organisations and teams, as well as individuals, on their commercial programmes (host city agreements, sponsorship, media, advertising and marketing, licensing, broadcasting, investments, image rights, etc.) and on their regulatory and governance issues.
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Kellerhals Carrard has superior analytical skills and efficiency. The lawyers are available, responsive, intelligent and friendly.
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Chambers Europe 2025
David Casserly SCBarristerPartner
Nicolas ZbindenAttorney at LawPartner
Laura ManzAttorney at LawCounsel
Livio MarelliAttorney at LawSenior Associate
Dr. Olivier MosimannAttorney at LawPartner
Jean-Pierre MorandAttorney at LawPartner
Philippe FrésardAttorney at Law and Notary PublicPartner
Robin JuchlerAttorney at LawSenior Associate
Sébastien FriesAttorney at LawManaging Partner Geneva
Dr. Guillaume JacquemetAttorney at LawSenior AssociateOur Sports Law group comprises several partners and lawyers whose work focuses exclusively or predominantly on sports law. Much of the firm’s expertise and experience has been gained through the various positions held by the members of the Practice Group, including:
The firm advises a wide range of clients, including multi-sport organisations (such as the International Olympic Committee and the World Anti-Doping Agency), international federations, national anti-doping agencies, national Olympic committees, racing teams and drivers, as well as a large number of clients from the world of football, including federations, clubs, players, agents, and investment funds.