Charles Russell Speechlys AG advises a range of international sports federations, agencies and sponsors on disciplinary disputes, regulatory issues, and data protection. Under the auspices of Benoît Pasquier, whose focus areas include sponsorship and merchandising agreements and media rights, the practice has expanded its client base in Switzerland and the Middle East. Pasquier co-leads the team with litigator Pierre Bydzovsky, who represents sports bodies before disciplinary and arbitral panels.
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Key clients
- International Skating Union
- Norway Chess
- FIM CEV 600 CLASS RIDER
- International Basketball Federation
- International Taekwondo Federation
- Senegalese Football Federation
- Swiss Basketball
- UAE PRO LEAGUE
- Union Cycliste Internationale
- World Baseball and Softball Confederation
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Benoît Pasquier; Pierre Bydzovsky
Other key lawyers
Serge Vittoz