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CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd has a long and rich experience in sports law. We are recognised as one of the leading law firms in Switzerland in this field. Our team members include former participants in the Olympic Games, an arbitrator at the Court of Arbitration for Sport and a president of a sports federation. Our clients consist of sports federations, broadcasters, event organizers, clubs, players, athletes and sports agents. In addition to our local expertise, our clients benefit from our unique ability to act internationally with our presence in over 40 countries.

Our sports law specialists are particularly active in the following areas

  • Regulatory and disciplinary disputes
  • Arbitration proceedings, in particular before the Court of Arbitration for Sport
  • Court proceedings
  • Contract law
  • Employment law
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Sports infrastructure
  • Protection of personality rights
  • Sponsoring and merchandising
  • Wealth, tax and inheritance planning
Awards & Recognitions
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    CMS is a solid and reputable Swiss law firm.
    The Legal 500, Switzerland, Sports law, 2026
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    CMS Switzerland has a strong and competent team of lawyers with recognised experience in sports law, in particular in litigation before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, both as arbitrators and counsels.
    The Legal 500, Switzerland, Sports Law, 2024
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    The sports law team is very solid and enjoys a deserved strong reputation.
    The Legal 500, Switzerland, Sports Law, 2023

Sports law Insights

CMS Switzerland earns renewed recognition as a leading law firm

26 Apr 2024 2 min read

CMS Switzerland recognised by The Legal 500 EMEA 2024

27 Mar 2024 2 min read

CMS Switzerland ranked in Chambers and Partners Europe Guide 2024

14 Mar 2024 2 min read

CMS one of the "Top Law Firms" in Switzerland in 28 areas of law

26 Apr 2023 2 min read

CMS Switzerland recommended among the best law firms in Switzerland by The Legal 500 EMEA 2023

12 Apr 2023 2 min read

CMS Switzerland recommended in the Chambers Europe Guide 2023

19 Mar 2023 2 min read

CMS once again named as one of the top law firms in Switzerland

28 Apr 2022 2 min read

CMS Switzerland recognised by The Legal 500

11 Apr 2022 2 min read

Events

  • Switzerland
    08 Apr 2026

    CMS at Fordham IP & Policy Conference

  • Switzerland
    16 Apr 2026

    Green claims in focus

  • Switzerland
    21 Apr 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

  • Switzerland
    28 Apr 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • Switzerland
    02 May 2026

    CMS at INTA 2026

  • Switzerland
    12 May 2026

    "Anti Post Moot Blues"-Event 2026

  • Switzerland
    28 May 2026

    CMS International Crypto Forum 2026

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We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.

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