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Switzerland
In-depth overview
SWITZERLAND: An Introduction
JURISDICTION
Switzerland's political and financial landscape was slightly disrupted by recent turmoil. The most...
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Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
András Gurovits Niederer Kraft Frey36 Years Ranked
David Casserly Kellerhals Carrard12 Years Ranked
Jorge Ibarrola Libra Law12 Years Ranked- Olivier DucreyTIMES Attorneys
- Patrick LafranchiAdvokatur Lafranchi + Meyer
Band 3
- Claude Ramoni Libra Law10 Years Ranked
Gianpaolo Monteneri Monteneri Sports Law llc6 Years Ranked- Giulio Palermo Archipel4 Years Ranked
Marc Cavaliero Cavaliero & Associates AG8 Years Ranked- Alexis SchoebPeter & Kim
- Fabrice Robert-TissotBonnard Lawson
- Lucien W. ValloniVALLONI Attorneys at Law
- Olivier CarrardCMS von Erlach Partners AG
- Thomas WerlenQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Up and Coming
- Nicolas ZbindenKellerhals Carrard
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Antonio RigozziLévy Kaufmann-Kohler | Sport2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedAntonio Rigozzi acts as both counsel and arbitrator in sports arbitrations. His clients include athletes and governing bodies.
1 Jean-Pierre Morand
Kellerhals Carrard | Sport2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedJean-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.
1 Michele Bernasconi
Bär & Karrer Ltd | Sport2024 | Band 1 | 36 Years RankedOne 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.
Band 2
2 András Gurovits
Niederer Kraft Frey | Sport2024 | Band 2 | 36 Years RankedAndrás 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 CasserlyKellerhals Carrard | Sport2024 | Band 2 | 12 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."2 Jorge IbarrolaLibra Law | Sport2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedJorge 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.
Band 3
3 Claude RamoniLibra Law | Sport2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedClaude Ramoni regularly acts as counsel in proceedings before the CAS. He is best recognised for his expertise in doping matters.3 Gianpaolo MonteneriMonteneri Sports Law llc | Sport2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedGianpaolo Monteneri joins the rankings this year in recognition of his experience in handling international sports matters.3 Giulio PalermoArchipel | Sport2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedGiulio Palermo offers experience in distribution and licence agreements as well as contractual matters. He also represents clients before the CAS, notably in cases involving allegations of match fixing and alleged violations of anti-doping rules.3 Marc CavalieroCavaliero & Associates AG | Sport2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedFounder 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.