An ‘outstanding’ and ’all-round practice’, Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler routinely operates on an international scale and handles a myriad of mandates arising from the sports sector. Four key players operate at the forefront of the practice: Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler, Laurent Lévy, Sébastien Besson and Antonio Rigozzi. Besson employs his expertise in advising multinational companies, ultra-high-net-worth individuals and State entities in relation to a multitude of commercial disputes, while Rigozzi principally focuses on commercial, regulatory, and disciplinary disputes in the sport industry. Other key contacts at the firm include Michele Potestà, who undertakes a varied workload across the banking and finance, pharmaceuticals, and telecoms sectors, and Silja Schaffstein, an expert in the gene tech, pharmaceuticals, and automotive industries.
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Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- 'Sébastien Besson's expertise on Swiss arbitration law is simply unparalleled.'
‘It's a large team that delivers the agility and responsiveness of a boutique firm, while offering the precision, rigour and adaptability required for complex cases.’
‘Great expertise in arbitration, especially in sports.’
‘Antonio Rigozzi is a pleasure to work with and to observe. He is quick, smart and great in setting up efficient strategies.’
‘They have the most outstanding reputation thanks to decades long activities in the field.’
‘In addition to the team's mastery of the law, I was particularly impressed with the way the team work together. Each member is an expert in the part of the case file allocated to them, which makes working together efficient.’
‘I have worked with Antonio Rigozzi and Sébastien Besson, both of whom have extensive knowledge of sports law and the commercial intricacies of the sports industry. Michele Potesta is an outstanding lawyer that combines rigour, knowledge of the law, and commercial savviness.’
‘The firm stand out for their well-known command of international and domestic arbitration law, unmatched experience as international arbitrators, and the range, size and complexity of the cross-border disputes in which they act as counsel or experts. Their all-round practice encompasses some of the most high-profile international commercial, investment and sports disputes.'
Clients clés
- South American State
- National Iranian Oil Company
- Privinvest Group companies
- Confederation of African Football
- International Olympic Committee
- International Basketball Federation
- Fédération Internationale de Football Association
- Union of European Football Associations
- Union Cycliste Internationale
Points forts
- Acting for the National Iranian Oil Company in a $30bn+ dispute before an ad hoc international arbitral tribunal and in ancillary proceedings, including before the Swiss Supreme Court.
- Advising the Privinvest shipbuilding group on a large multi-party, multi-contract, and multi-jurisdictional dispute involving a State and several state-owned entities.
- Acting for the International Olympic Council in several high-profile and high-stakes international arbitrations, including in all disputes brought before the CAS Ad Hoc Division at the Paris Olympic Games.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler; Laurent Lévy; Sébastien Besson; Antonio Rigozzi
Autres avocats clés
Michele Potestà; Silja Schaffstein