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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Rankings

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Sport - Switzerland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Schellenberg Wittmer boasts significant skill in contentious matters for a broad array of sports sector clients, including international sporting federations, media companies and sports clubs, as well as athletes and sporting officials. The team is well positioned to appear before the CAS in relation to commercial disputes and player transfer issues, with further expertise in internal investigations concerning misconduct or corruption allegations. The law firm's contentious experience also spans disputes touching on media and broadcasting rights.

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Strengths

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  • Schellenberg Wittmer offers huge experience, both internationally and in Switzerland. This combination is particularly useful in sport-related disputes. The team is also always available and has a solution-driven approach.

    Sport respondentEurope

  • Schellenberg Wittmer offers lots of experience and knowledge, is very smart in providing the level of input needed and hits all the core issues. The team is willing to think creatively and contribute to the overall case theory.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Boog
    Christopher Boog

    Christopher Boog

    Christopher Boog co-heads the sports practice of Schellenberg Wittmer. He draws upon his extensive experience in international arbitration to assist clients with disputes before the CAS, as well as advising on issues related to sporting events and media rights.

    • Christopher Boog is always in control of the situation and does great pleadings.

      Sport respondentEurope

    • Christopher Boog is very responsive, diligent and knowledgeable in international arbitration. He has a very good business sense and can accommodate clients' needs. He is our preferred counsel for legal work in Switzerland.

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  • Philippe Bärtsch
    Philippe Bärtsch

    Philippe Bärtsch

    Philippe Bärtsch is a highly regarded arbitration and sports law specialist, serving as co-head of the sports practice at Schellenberg Wittmer. He leverages his experience to advise on cases relating to disciplinary sanctions, player transfers, defamation lawsuits and commercial disputes, including arbitration proceedings before the CAS.

    • Philippe Bärtsch is a very intelligent lawyer and someone who has good experience in the sector.

      Sport respondentEurope

    • Philippe Bärtsch is a very good advocate. He has a good sense of what is happening in the hearing room and knows how to work with everyone.

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