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Sports law

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 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

Events

  • Switzerland
    03 Mar 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • Switzerland
    19 Mar 2026

    CMS Nordic Health Summit

  • Switzerland
    23 Mar 2026

    CMS at PTMG Spring 2026

  • Switzerland
    21 Apr 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring

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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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