
Nicolas Zbinden
A prominent sports lawyer known for his high-end expertise and strategic insights.
About
Nicolas Zbinden is co-Head of Kellerhals Carrard’s Sports Practice.
Nicolas is a leading lawyer in international sports law. He is one of the most active and respected counsels before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with particular expertise in anti-doping disputes.
He regularly acts for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), International Federations such as World Athletics and the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), and other sports organisations. Nicolas has represented clients in hundreds of cases before the CAS, including a significant number of Ad Hoc cases in the context of the Olympic Games. He also frequently appears before the Swiss Federal Tribunal and other courts.
Beyond litigation, Nicolas advises sports organisations on governance and regulatory matters. He is a member of the WADA Legal Expert Advisory Group and the IWF Anti-Doping Commission and is recognised by leading directories such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, Lexology Index and Leaders League for his breadth of expertise and high-profile mandates.
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Lausanne
Place Saint-François 1
P.O. Box
CH-1001 Lausanne
Phone +41 58 200 33 00
Fax +41 58 200 33 11
Contact
Nicolas Zbinden
Tel. +41 58 200 33 00
Fax +41 58 200 33 11
nicolas.zbinden@kellerhals-carrard.ch