Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan (Schweiz) GmbH advises international sporting bodies, state authorities and private clients across a range of disciplines, including basketball, boxing and hockey. Its Zurich-based sports practice focuses on disputes, regulatory issues and governance matters. The team is led by Thomas Werlen, managing partner of the Zurich office, who brings experience in investigations and strategic mandates, and Remo Decurtins, whose work covers media rights, corporate governance and crisis management in the sports sector.
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- 'Remo Decurtins is simply a great lawyer - smart and to the point.'
- 'The team is composed of experts in sport law with different specialities, which makes them able to provide understanding of the various problems. They combine very good legal expertise with business sense.'
- 'Remo Decurtins is highly responsive, strategic and solution-oriented. He has the ability to address and anticipate risks and advise on complex regulatory and contractual issues. Beyond his technical skills, he is very professional and personable.'
- 'Thomas Wehrlen offers outstanding knowledge and leadership. Remo Decurtins is my current key contact regarding sports law and client management.'
- 'The team's creative approach to overcome the various legal issues and to find the best possible solution for us. Remo Decurtins was always available and extremely helpful.'
- 'The sports law team at Quinn Emanuel is distinguished by its deep industry knowledge, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate the unique intersection of sports, law, and business.'
Key clients
- Team Football Marketing AG
- Illawarra Hawks
- Crest Sports Management
- Phil Mickelson
- FIFA
- East Asia Super League
- Dallas Cowboys Football Club
- National Football League
- World Boxing Super Series AG
- CONMEBOL
- Major League Soccer
Work highlights
Represented TEAM Football Marketing AG in connection with the announcement in February 2025 that they would be replaced as promoter of the Champions League from 2027.
Brought Code of Conduct complaints to FIBA and Basketball Australia on behalf of Illawarra Hawks and its management in relation to alleged violations by the NBL owner.
Appeared in an arbitration before the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal for East Asia Super League.
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Remo Decurtins
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Thomas Werlen; Remo Decurtins