Jaime Cambreleng and Carol Etter attend the 9th Conference CAS & SAV/FSA
Our lawyers Jaime Cambreleng and Carol Etter attended the 9th Conference organized in Lausanne by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and the Swiss Bar Association. This biennial event is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues from around the world and discuss the latest developments and future challenges in Sports Law. The […]
Marc Cavaliero and Carol Etter analyze the legal structures of major swimming federations for Sportverbandskommentar
This opportunity allows us to share our legal expertise in aquatic sports, which are not only Olympic disciplines but also an integral part of our society and daily life. Marc Cavaliero and Carol Etter have contributed to the Sportverbandskommentar, published by Weblaw. In their analysis, they examine the organizational structures of World Aquatics (formerly FINA) […]
Jaime Cambreleng appointed to the FIVB Disciplinary Panel Subcommittee for Olympic Beach Volleyball
Our partner, Jaime Cambreleng, has been appointed to the FIVB Disciplinary Panel Subcommittee overseeing Beach Volleyball at the Olympics. In this role, he is responsible for investigating and sanctioning any disciplinary offenses committed by players, officials, teams, or federations. It is an honor for us to be part of the Olympics in various capacities.
Cavaliero & Associates selected to represent French athletes at the Paris Olympics
The French Olympic Committee entrusts Cavaliero & Associates with representation before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) With the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics just hours away, we are thrilled to announce that the French Olympic Committee (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français – CNOSF) has engaged Cavaliero & Associates, alongside two other […]
Recognized among the top sports law firms by Leaders League
Cavaliero & Associated has been ranked as “Excellent” in the 2024 edition of the prestigious Leaders League ranking Cavaliero & Associates has been recognized as one of the best law firms for sports law in the latest edition of the Leaders League ranking. Our firm, led by partners Marc Cavaliero and Jaime Cambreleng Contreras, has […]
Francis Berney joins Cavaliero & Associates
He advises and represents clients before Swiss courts, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and international and national sports bodies At Cavaliero & Associates, we are pleased to announce that Francis Berney has joined our firm as an associate. Francis is a Swiss-trained Attorney-At-Law who advises and represents clients before Swiss courts, the Court of Arbitration for […]
Contributions by Marc Cavaliero and Carol Etter to “Football Legal”
They analyze a significant decision by the Swiss Federal Tribunal (SFT) from October 9, 2023 This decision dismissed an appeal by a national football association (FA) against a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) from May 8, 2023. The CAS had previously rejected the FA’s appeal against a decision passed by the […]
Beyond legal: Interview with Zoya Naumov, psychologist and elite athlete
“The hardest part of Sports psychology at an elite level is to find the balance between performance and health” We launch the “Beyond Legal” section, a new series of interviews to explore the world of sports and its stakeholders from diverse perspectives beyond our traditional legal focus. Our first feature centers on the psychological aspects […]
Disciplinary and integrity in esports (Riot Games)
The new Esports Global Code of Conduct of Riot Games provides a very interesting insight into how disciplinary matters are being regulated in the esports ecosystem. It is not a secret that esports and traditional sports are different animals. Although they are both characterized by their competitive nature, and therefore, the need to train specialized […]
The Collaboration Between Law and Science, Crucial in Doping
At Cavaliero & Associates, we focus today on an achievement in a doping case that underscores the pivotal role of interdisciplinary collaboration between law and science. Our team led the defence of a professional athlete facing a two-year suspension for the presence of diuretics. – The defence of an athlete achieved a significant outcome from […]