‘Partner Michele Bernasconi is a fantastic sports lawyer with an exceptional knowledge and flair but also with a big legal heart.’

‘First, the quality of the work of the Bär & Karrer team is simply top. Second, they are extremely responsive and as a client you can see that they are there at your side, bringing a great added value. In addition, they have experience in all sorts of sports-related matters, and so they can always provide excellent advice.’

‘Michele Bernasconi is the Head of the Practice Group and is one of the best and most experienced sports lawyers in Europe. We had different occasions to work with him and believe that he has a unique capability to remain practical, think strategical and act efficiently. He is extremely dedicated to the needs of his clients and has a unique reputation. Finally, he is a very pleasant person to work with.’ 

‘Massimo Chiasera and Saverio Lembo are two seniors with whom I also had a very positive experience: responsive, committed, smart and a pleasure to work with. Also, Emanuel Cortada and Basil Kupferschmied work closely with Michele Bernasconi. They are both very talented young lawyers with excellent skills – simply strong.’

‘It is one of the best, if not the best legal firm in the world in the sports law industry.’

‘I would highlight the highest level of legal and practice experience of one of the partners Dr. Michele Bernasconi. He is one of the leading global experts in sports law!’

‘Excellent team, well connected and efficient.’

‘Michele is truly a lawyer of unparalleled experience and standing in the industry. They are market leaders in the sector and the quality of work is consistently high.’

‘A leading firm in sports law matters with a wide range of knowledge in sports regulations, in particular with regard to football matters. Always up to date and with a very important network in sports related entities.’ 

‘Strongly professional, always available, and able to address all types of problems irrespective of its dimension/complexity. Client driven and with a well-prepared team with deep knowledge in different fields of specialization. A firm that you can trust and rely on, and which delivers honest results.’

‘Their sports law team had worked together for many years which makes them a value to any club especially because they can address side issues in other fields of law with their colleagues within the firm. The client can be assured that its matters will be taken care in the same place and by and by professionals of similar quality.’

‘Mr. David Casserly SC is without a doubt one of the best, if not the best, lawyer in sports law. His career speaks for itself, representing the biggest clubs and federations in the world. His unique ability to organize and his systematically thinking means that clients can entrust him with the most diverse and complex cases. For some years now Mr. Casserly has been assisted by a younger but no less competent lawyer, Mr. Anton Sotir and nowadays he is also the one who deals with various club matters.’

‘A highly efficient team led by David Casserly SC. A thorough understanding of the workings of the sport courts. Advanced legal skills. Lethal accuracy. Great ability to call on the best professionals in other fields and abroad.’

‘David Casserly SC is a great professional. Sharp, competent, tenacious. Excellent intuitive skills. Outstanding litigator. A master. Adam Taylor and Anton Sotir, who work alongside David, are invaluable helpers, contributing to the team’s great efficiency. Competent and responsive. Edgard Philippin is a tremendous expert in Swiss law.’

‘What separates Kellerhals Carrard from other sports law practices is the industry experience of the various members of the team. Their lawyers have held and continue to hold senior positions within international sports bodies. In addition, the fact that Kellerhals Carrard, as a Swiss law firm, has various English-speaking barristers is a significant asset.’

‘I worked primarily with Nicolas Zbinden and the team of lawyers working for him in the anti-doping space. Nicolas is one of the most experienced anti-doping lawyers in the world having acted, for many years, for WADA, World Athletics, IWF and many other international federations. His technical expertise in anti-doping matters is truly first class. I also trust his strategic judgement implicitly.’

‘A highly talented team of great people, very knowledgeable and available. ’

‘Xavier Favre-Bulle is highly experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of sports law and arbitration. Marc-Anthony de Boccard is a star, dedicated to his clients, creative and proactive.’

‘The team has been able to answer my questions very competently and have always been at my disposal and reactive.’

‘The cooperation is very pleasant, and we always receive quick feedback and support in our legal matters.’

‘Andras Gurovits has a great expertise in the field of sports and helps us a lot in our legal matters or questions. It is a very pleasant cooperation.’

‘Very personal approach. Prompt reaction, good interaction between lawyers from different offices, Flexibility in billing arrangements.’

‘Andras Gurovits – very experienced and client orientated partner.”

‘CMS Switzerland has a strong and competent team of lawyers with recognised exerience in sports law, in particular in litgation before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, both as arbitrators and counsels. ’

‘Olivier Carrard, Olivier Ducrey and Phlipp Dickenmann are fine lawyers and arbitrators, with a strong knowledge and experience in sports law, in arbitration in particular. ’

‘I had the chance to work with Jean Marguerat. Although the issue was hard to understand due to volume of files including thousands of pages of legal opinion and annexes; Jean developed a unique understanding of the matter within a very short period of time. He was always prompt and ready to answer our questions.’

‘Great lawyer, with outstanding lawyers. Philippe Bärtsch, Christopher Boog, Anna Kozmenko and Anya George are excellent.’

‘Great advocacy skills. Great success obtained in several cases.’

‘Extremely strong team, precise 360-degree approach.’

‘Very good strategy implemented (in terms of resources and proceedings).’

‘Unique knowledge in international arbitration on worldwide level. Exceptional individuals and team. Extreme availability. Solution oriented. Great quality of work product.’

‘SW offer high-quality legal services covering a broad spectrum of legal issues. State-of-the-art offices with the latest technology, coupled with very talented and qualified lawyers, make a unique combination that caters to the needs of the clients.’

‘Philippe Bartch assisted us in a complex international arbitration matter concerning ethics proceedings. His knowledge of both substantial and procedural law was paramount for the victory achieved. An excellent professional and person.’

‘Exceptional commitment to us as a client and a strong focus on finding constructive solutions. Good understanding of complex situations.’

‘The experienced Philippe Vladimir Boss is available, always very calm and reassuring. He is very competent, responsive and has a very caring and empathetic nature.’

‘Access to their pro-bono service is crucial to the success of our organisation aa a client.’

‘I’ve enjoyed the experience of engaging with the Partner, Philippe Vladimir Boss. His ability to simplify complex discussions is helpful whilst ensuring detail is not forgotten. I feel valued as a pro-bono client.’

‘The team has a very strong sports arbitration practice. Being based in Lausanne give additional insight into the sports industry and sports arbitration matters.’

‘Despina Mavromati is a truly market leading lawyer and her knowledge of sports law jurisprudence is exceptionally high.’

‘Deep knowlegde about our company, our business and our needs with experts for any area – one central go to contact.’

‘Georg Rauber has outstanding experience about our general business. He has deep knowledge about our company’s business, strategy, targets and needs, has a longterm relationship to the management  and a razor-sharp mind. Joel Fink has an analytic mind and is high quality in assessing a situation’

‘Profound knowledge of the law, but also of the business. very business-minded approach. Just top notch. Extremely responsive – not afraid of making the last mile, the extra effort.’

‘It certainly feels like having a partner when Homburger’s team comes into play. They are ready to enter the pitch and provide valuable assistance around the clock. The performance in legal advice is superb and delivery is optimum.’

‘Gregor Bühler is a tremendous leader. He knows how to put forward a solid team formation to cover all aspects of a deal. Joel Fink is a skillful player, who shines whenever the plays the legal football.’

‘Competence in sport. Decency in human relations. Focus on the essentials of a controversy. Neither hungry for victory nor craven in negotiations. Really good. ’

‘Extraordinary relationships with the client and dedication. Encyclopedic knowledge and understanding of the issues dealth with.’

‘Jasper Wauters is not only a great professional, but also a person full of empathy and attentive to the client’s need. When you leave him after a talk, you have the feeling he really understood the matter in all details. ’