David Casserly SC
Kellerhals CarrardRecommended for its ‘unmatched experience of representing institutional clients before CAS’, Kellerhals Carrard is well-positioned to advise on football and doping-related disputes, alongside demonstrating notable strengths in commercial programs, and regulatory and governance issues. The practice is jointly led by the ’masterful’ David Casserly, who frequently handles matters pertaining to significant commercial deals, and Nicolas Zbinden, who is a very experienced practitioner on the anti-doping side of the sports sector and is praised for his ‘unwavering judgement and integrity’. Jean-Pierre Morand is particularly well-versed in regulatory and commercial disputes as well as sport commercial contracts, and other key practitioners in the group include Andrea Fioravanti, Philippe Frésard, Massimiliano Maestretti, Stefano Perucchi, Jean-Philippe Rochat and Adam Taylor.
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Testimonials
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‘The Kellerhals Carrard sports law team has unmatched experience of representing institutional clients before CAS. They also have the rare combination of Swiss lawyers specialised in sports law together with multiple native English-speaking sports law advocates. Their anti-doping practice is led by Nicolas Zbinden who is a world class practitioner in this area.’
‘Nicolas Zbinden is our main external counsel for all anti-doping arbitration. In addition to all the things one takes for granted at this level (diligence, responsiveness etc.), he has unwavering judgement and integrity as well as unparalleled experience of the latest issues and case law in anti-doping.’
‘All lawyers have a deep knowledge. They have a proven track record in every issue related to sports, particularly football. They communicate clearly and succinctly, and their internal processes ensure the greatest efficiency and effectiveness for their clients.’
‘David Casserly's knowledge in football is outstanding. His strategic way of thinking makes him an extremely effective lawyer who, in addition, has a great power of persuasion.’
‘KC have some of the world's best anti-doping lawyers in particular. David Casserly, Nicolas Zbinden and Louise Reilly especially are leaders in the field and the go-to for top sports bodies in major cases.’
‘State of the art sports team, which is involved in many important sports cases in Switzerland.’
‘Precise, efficient, reliable.'
‘David Casserly is masterful in football disputes.’
Key clients
- Comtoyou Team Audi Sport
- Ducati Motor Holding SpA
- Euroleague Basketball
- European Bridge League
- European Club Association (ECA)
- FC Dallas
- FC Nantes
- FC Porto
- Fédération International de Gymnastique (FIG)
- FIBA / Basketball Champions League SA
- Football Association of Ireland (FAI)
- Global Association of International Sports Federations
- Grasshopper Football Club
- International Biathlon Union (IBU)
- International Cheer Union
- International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- International Powerlifting Federation (IPF)
- International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA)
- International Volleyball Federation (FIVB)
- International Weightlifting Federation (IWF)
- Leopard Racing Team Audi
- Manchester City Football Club
- Paris Saint-Germain Football SASP
- Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF)
- World Air Sports Federation (FAI)
- World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
- World Athletics (WA)
- World Bridge Federation
- World Dance Sport Federation
- World Games
- World Rugby
Work highlights
- Represented WADA in a case before CAS, which imposed a period of ineligibility of four years against an athlete, as requested by WADA.
- Acted for Paris Saint-Germain before FIFA and then the Court of Arbitration for Sport in a dispute with Spanish club Real Betis regarding the transfer of Tottenham Hotspur and Argentina footballer Giovani Lo Celso.
- Represented World Athletics before the World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal against the Surinamese athlete Issam Asinga, the World Record holder under-20 in 100 meters.
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David Casserly, Nicolas Zbinden