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Kellerhals Carrard

Sport

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Kellerhals Carrard

Rankings

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Sport - Switzerland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kellerhals Carrard offers a market-leading practice that attracts international sporting federations, football clubs and athletes, assisting with a wide variety of sport law mandates. The team boasts notable expertise in cases concerning the violation of anti-doping legislation, match fixing and competition qualification issues. Lawyers at the firm are regularly appointed to represent clients before the CAS. The team is additionally skilled at advising on regulatory frameworks, international athlete transfers and contractual mandates, including sponsorship and broadcasting agreements.

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Strengths

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  • This department truly stands out for its commitment to understanding clients’ needs and delivering practical, timely solutions. Its approach is not only legally sound but also strategic and pragmatic, which makes a real difference in complex or high-pressure situations.

    Sport respondentEurope

  • The Kellerhals Carrard team is very practical and user-friendly. It also delivers excellent drafting and persuasive and measured oral advocacy.

    Sport respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • David Casserly
    David Casserly

    David Casserly

    David Casserly maintains a highly eminent practice, with particular expertise in acting for prominent football clubs before the CAS. He also regularly advises on athlete transfers and club investments.

    • David Casserly is one of the most outstanding lawyers in our field. He is a brilliant strategist, a masterful litigator and an exceptionally sharp mind. He combines deep legal knowledge with clarity, precision and tactical insight that few can match.

      Sport respondentEurope

    • David Casserly is a wise and trusted adviser with broad and deep subject matter expertise. He is responsive and practical and it is comforting to have him in one's corner.

      Sport respondentEurope
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  • Jean-Pierre Morand
    Jean-Pierre Morand

    Jean-Pierre Morand

    Jean-Pierre Morand offers extensive experience in the Swiss sports market. He assists with transactional and litigious mandates on behalf of governing bodies and federations.

    • Jean-Pierre Morand is an excellent litigator.

      Sport respondentEurope

    • Jean-Pierre Morand is truly one of the brightest minds in sports law.

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  • Nicolas Zbinden
    Nicolas Zbinden

    Nicolas Zbinden

    Nicolas Zbinden frequently acts on proceedings relating to allegations of doping, including appeals against bans and other sanctions. He also advises on disputes stemming from transfers and allegations of discrimination.

    • Nicolas Zbinden is able to handle an extraordinarily high caseload and achieve the highest standards notwithstanding the volume of work. He presents cases in a manner that is controlled but firm.

      Sport respondentEurope

    • Nicolas Zbinden is one of the world's top anti-doping lawyers, with unrivalled knowledge of precedents and tactical insight.

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