Ranking tables

Sport | Europe

Switzerland

The below Sport rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Switzerland. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Band 1
  1. Jean-Pierre Morand
    Jean-Pierre Morand Kellerhals Carrard6 Years Ranked
  2. Michele Bernasconi
    Michele Bernasconi Bär & Karrer Ltd18 Years Ranked
  3. Antonio RigozziLévy Kaufmann-Kohler
  4. Stephan NetzleTIMES Attorneys
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Band 3
  1. Claude Ramoni Libra Law5 Years Ranked
  2. Gianpaolo Monteneri
    Gianpaolo Monteneri Monteneri Sports Law llc3 Years Ranked
  3. Marc Cavaliero
    Marc Cavaliero Cavaliero & Associates AG4 Years Ranked
  4. Alexis SchoebPeter & Kim
  5. Fabrice Robert-TissotBonnard Lawson
  6. Giulio PalermoArchipel
  7. Lucien W. ValloniVALLONI Attorneys at Law
  8. Olivier CarrardCMS von Erlach Partners AG
  9. Thomas WerlenQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
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Up and Coming
  1. Nicolas ZbindenKellerhals Carrard

All Lawyers profiles

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Band 1
  1. Jean-Pierre Morand
    1
    Jean-Pierre Morand
    Kellerhals Carrard
    Kellerhals Carrard | Sport
    2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Jean-Pierre Morand maintains a leading position in the Swiss sport market. He assists with transactional and litigious mandates on behalf of governing bodies and federation.
  2. Michele Bernasconi
    1
    Michele Bernasconi
    Bär & Karrer Ltd
    Bär & Karrer Ltd | Sport
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    One of the most esteemed practitioners in sports law, Michele Bernasconi offers his clients extensive expertise in international sport litigation and arbitrations. He regularly assists international governing bodies and federations.
  3. Antonio Rigozzi
    Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler | Sport
    2024 | Band 1
  4. Stephan Netzle
    TIMES Attorneys | Sport
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. András Gurovits
    2
    András Gurovits
    Niederer Kraft Frey
    Niederer Kraft Frey | Sport
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    András Gurovits represents international federations and football clubs in disputes and in the commercialisation of sports rights. He also acts as an arbitrator in proceedings before the CAS.
  2. David Casserly
    2
    David Casserly
    Kellerhals Carrard
    Kellerhals Carrard | Sport
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    "David is extremely intelligent and smart. The way he approaches complex legal matters is quite unique, and that makes him exceptional. In litigation and particularly in cross-examination he is feared."
  3. 2
    Jorge Ibarrola
    Libra Law | Sport
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Jorge Ibarrola is held in high regard for the depth of his expertise in representing international federations and football entities in international arbitration proceedings, notably before the CAS.
  4. Olivier Ducrey
    TIMES Attorneys | Sport
    2024 | Band 2
  5. Patrick Lafranchi
    Advokatur Lafranchi + Meyer | Sport
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. 3
    Claude Ramoni
    Libra Law | Sport
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Claude Ramoni regularly acts as counsel in proceedings before the CAS. He is best recognised for his expertise in doping matters.
  2. Gianpaolo Monteneri
    3
    Gianpaolo Monteneri
    Monteneri Sports Law llc | Sport
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Gianpaolo Monteneri joins the rankings this year in recognition of his experience in handling international sports matters.
  3. Marc Cavaliero
    3
    Marc Cavaliero
    Cavaliero & Associates AG | Sport
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Founder of Cavaliero & Associates, Marc Cavaliero frequently advises on matters relating to sporting regulations, contracts and disciplinary processes within sports federations. He is also widely recognised for his strength as a CAS arbitrator.
  4. Alexis Schoeb
    Peter & Kim | Sport
    2024 | Band 3
  5. Fabrice Robert-Tissot
    Bonnard Lawson | Sport
    2024 | Band 3
  6. Giulio Palermo
    Archipel | Sport
    2024 | Band 3
  7. Lucien W. Valloni
    VALLONI Attorneys at Law | Sport
    2024 | Band 3
  8. Olivier Carrard
    CMS von Erlach Partners AG | Sport
    2024 | Band 3
  9. Thomas Werlen
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Sport
    2024 | Band 3
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Up and Coming
  1. Nicolas Zbinden
    Kellerhals Carrard | Sport
    2024 | Up and Coming