Peter & Kim's sports arbitration practice is a key area of the firm, with experience in representing athletes, sports organisations and governing bodies across a variety of disputes. The practice is co-led by Alexis Schoeb, who has over two decades of experience as counsel and arbitrator in major international sports cases, and Micael Totaro, a Swiss-qualified lawyer specialising in sponsorship, licensing, and employment-related disputes.
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- 'They bring a personal touch to everything they do, which makes them truly unique. Humble yet highly knowledgeable, they stand out in the best possible way.'
- 'Alexis Schoeb is a great litigator and one of the best Swiss lawyers that you can find.'
- 'Alexis Schoeb: wow, what can I say about him? He was my rock through this whole ordeal. He was fierce in his fight for me, he believed in our case and fought until the end even when I began to wonder if it was worth it. A true blessing.'
- 'Micael Totaro was a huge help throughout my case. He was always so kind and helpful in answering any of my queries. He always wrote such professional emails and replied quickly which in times like these is huge.'
- 'The practice has a unique understanding of global sports disputes which features both technical and practical expertise with the inner workings of the Court of Arbitration of Sport, in depth understanding of a wide variety of sports disputes and expertise in Swiss law.'
- 'Alexis Schoeb understands the CAS, having been a longstanding member of the CAS and as a litigant. He is friendly and brings both a strategic and technical mindset.'
Key clients
- UCI
- FIVB
- Swiss Sports Tribunal
- Aivi Luik
- Mi-Reu Kang
- China Cycling Team
- Trek Factory Racing Cycling Team
- Astana Cycling Team
- Red Bull GmbH
- Football Federation of Chile
- FC Barcelona
- Parma Calcio 1913
Practice head
Alexis Schoeb
Other key lawyers
Micael Totaro