Remo Decurtins
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan (Schweiz) GmbHCounting a variety of international bodies, actors and state governments among its key roster of clients, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan (Schweiz) GmbH fields a varied sports practice that spans the sectors of basketball, boxing, hockey and a range of others. The group is led by the ‘highly skilled’ Thomas Werlen, an experienced practitioner in relation to criminal investigations and a host of strategic sport-based mandates, and ’great talent’ Remo Decurtins, who maintains a wide-ranging practice that encompasses media rights agreements, corporate governance and crisis management.
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Testimonials
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‘Remo Decurtins is a great lawyer; his actions are well thought out.’
‘I have always found the collaboration with the team to be very professional, collegial, efficient and pleasant. The team has always impressed me and my team with their delivery of top-notch work (both from a legal and strategic standpoint), their great commitment and responsiveness and their deep knowledge of sports matters and the peculiarities of this sector.'
'QE lawyers think “outside the box” and consistently come up with creative and goal-oriented solutions to obtain the best possible results for their clients, even in “difficult” times.’
‘Thomas Werlen is a highly skilled and experienced practitioner who works very efficiently and is pragmatic, and always goes the extra mile to achieve the best possible result for his clients. He consistently delivers high quality work, and he is second to none in terms of responsiveness and a strategic view.'
- 'Remo Decurtins is a great talent in sports matters, as he is both an excellent attorney with broad knowledge of various fields of law and a sports fanatic who knows the ins and outs of the sports industry. Remo is consistently delivering efficient and high-quality work results, even under great pressure.’
‘Quinn Emanuel is a very proactive, responsive and knowledgeable group of people. They had a distinct understanding of the specificity of the problem.’
‘Remo Decurtins stands out for his sports law knowledge. He has a creative approach to difficult legal issues, also he is very professional, responsive and pleasant to work with.’
- 'Remo Decurtins impressed us with his highly efficient and diligent work, his strategic view and his pragmatic and creative approach to overcome the various legal issues and to find the best possible solution. Remo was always available and helpful.'
Key clients
- Phil Mickelson and other pro golfers (LIV Golf)
- Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
- Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (CONMEBOL)
- Team Football Marketing AG
- East Asia Super League
- Dallas Cowboys Football Club
- Fédération Internationale de Hockey
- World Boxing Super Series AG
- Major League Soccer
- Vexavit SA
- Hertha BSC
- Monaco Increase Management
- Seattle Seahawks
- Los Angeles Rams
- Washington Nationals
- National Football League
- Pascal Wehrlein
- Nike
- Highlight Communications AG
- FC Basel Holding AG
- Baltimore Ravens
- U.S. Soccer Foundation
- ESPN
- Green Bay Packers
- Campos Racing S.L.
Work highlights
- Advised Hong Kong-based Asia League Ltd. in relation to the “East Asia Super League” project, the first integrated international basketball “Champions League” across South East Asia.
- Obtained a settlement for World Boxing Super Series, the organiser of a “Champions League” for boxing, a complex dispute with a former joint venture partner.
- Advised professional race car drivers and their management in relation to transfers within Formula 1, Formula E and Indy Car.
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Thomas Werlen
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan (Schweiz) GmbHPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Werlen, Remo Decurtins