Litigation
The international basketball community acknowledges Cresta as a leading authority in defending clients before the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT), FIBA Appeals Panel and CAS. Overdue payables, contested agent fees, wrongful dismissals, medical contractual issues, letters of clearance, release or termination clauses, etc., our track record in hundreds of disputes (resolved by the BAT or settled upon negotiation) speaks for itself.
Legal Consultancy
As basketball is a global sport, contracts across multiple jurisdictions
require expert assistance:
Contracts
Employment, image rights, agents, sponsorships, etc. you name it, we draft it.
Agents
Confused by the multiple applicable laws and regulations? Our expert legal advice brings clarity and direction.
Players
Ensure the off-court is managed as well as your on-court achievements. We address tax, insurance and financial planning.
itsMoneyTime
With our dedicated app, keep track of your income, meet contractual deadlines, access all your documents and stay in control with dedicated notifications.
Invest
Looking to buy or sell a professional basketball club? Requiring assistance in structuring overseas academies or player development programs? Requiring guidance when ending your player career and switching to club and league executive functions or becoming a player’s agent? We are here to help.
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From world-famous athletes to rising stars, Cresta clients are the best in the game.
They understand the game and cover all angles when drafting contracts
Axel Hervelle
Their knowledge and network in basketball is impressive
Freddy Tacheny, owner of Antibes Sharks
Cresta is an absolute reference when it comes to BAT disputes
Stefano Meller
NEWS
Changing the negotiation game, step by step. 👇
We recently helped U.S. national team setter @michaelpwright1 to end his contract smoothly. Instead of a ‘case won’, we got a ‘done deal’.
🤝 Lawyers aren’t just a last resort: early advice prevents conflicts.
💡 To secure a smooth deal, we work with objective items through interest-based negotiation. All for an efficient, effective procedure.
Glad to have achieved the best possible outcome for Michael, who is now pursuing new heights with Turkish club @gsvoleybol.
🔗 More on our volleyball page via the link in bio.
#MichaelWright #Volleyball #InterestBasedNegotiation
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Changing the negotiation game, step by step. 👇
We recently helped U.S. national team setter @michaelpwright1 to end his contract smoothly. Instead of a ‘case won’, we got a ‘done deal’.
🤝 Lawyers aren’t just a last resort: early advice prevents conflicts.
💡 To secure a smooth deal, we work with objective items through interest-based negotiation. All for an efficient, effective procedure.
Glad to have achieved the best possible outcome for Michael, who is now pursuing new heights with Turkish club @gsvoleybol.
🔗 More on our volleyball page via the link in bio.
#MichaelWright #Volleyball #InterestBasedNegotiation
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Welcome @melissa.isiin! As a Master’s student in International Sports Law from @isdeuniversity Madrid, Melissa is joining us for a 3-month internship to dive into international sports law. Good luck! 🌟
#Internship #ISDE
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Welcome @melissa.isiin! As a Master’s student in International Sports Law from @isdeuniversity Madrid, Melissa is joining us for a 3-month internship to dive into international sports law. Good luck! 🌟
#Internship #ISDE
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Congrats @lea.de.belgique, World Champion! 🥇
Gold in the 800m T54 at the World Para Athletics Championships in #NewDelhi — her first World Championship medal. 🔥
Good luck for the next races, Léa! 💪
#LeaBayekula #ParaAthletics #WorldChampion
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Congrats @lea.de.belgique, World Champion! 🥇
Gold in the 800m T54 at the World Para Athletics Championships in #NewDelhi — her first World Championship medal. 🔥
Good luck for the next races, Léa! 💪
#LeaBayekula #ParaAthletics #WorldChampion
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Smart move for Finnish prodigy Miikka “Slim Jesus” Muurinen! 🔥
As a key player in Finland’s remarkable journey at #EuroBasket2025 and winning the Rising Star of #EuroBasket award, @muurinen.miikka’s potential is undeniable. 🇫🇮
To further develop his game and gear up for the NBA draft, Miikka has now signed with 🇷🇸 powerhouse @partizanbc. ⚫⚪
We advised on the employment contract and supported @teddy.archer from @taasports throughout the deal, building a strong legal base for Miikka’s next chapter. 🤝
Congratulations #Miikka and family! Best of luck with this next step! 🙌
#MiikkaMuurinen #SlimJesus #Basketball #EuroLeague #NBADraft #KKPartizan
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors #SportsLawyer
Video credits: @eurobasket
Smart move for Finnish prodigy Miikka “Slim Jesus” Muurinen! 🔥
As a key player in Finland’s remarkable journey at #EuroBasket2025 and winning the Rising Star of #EuroBasket award, @muurinen.miikka’s potential is undeniable. 🇫🇮
To further develop his game and gear up for the NBA draft, Miikka has now signed with 🇷🇸 powerhouse @partizanbc. ⚫⚪
We advised on the employment contract and supported @teddy.archer from @taasports throughout the deal, building a strong legal base for Miikka’s next chapter. 🤝
Congratulations #Miikka and family! Best of luck with this next step! 🙌
#MiikkaMuurinen #SlimJesus #Basketball #EuroLeague #NBADraft #KKPartizan
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors #SportsLawyer
Video credits: @eurobasket
How is Belgium working towards safer sporting environments?
Our Head of Women’s Football, @frea.sportslawyer, explores this in her chapter ‘Safe Sport in Belgium’. It’s part of the new book ‘Protecting the Beauty of the Game: Towards a Safeguarding Culture’, edited by Stefano Bastianon & @michele_colucci_be.
✅ Legal framework for safeguarding
✅ Initiatives protecting athletes
✅ Challenges for inclusivity & safety
👏 Congrats, Frea! Let’s keep working so every athlete can train and compete without harm or discrimination.
🔗 Curious? Read the book via the link in our bio.
#Publication #SportsPolicy #SafeSports
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
How is Belgium working towards safer sporting environments?
Our Head of Women’s Football, @frea.sportslawyer, explores this in her chapter ‘Safe Sport in Belgium’. It’s part of the new book ‘Protecting the Beauty of the Game: Towards a Safeguarding Culture’, edited by Stefano Bastianon & @michele_colucci_be.
✅ Legal framework for safeguarding
✅ Initiatives protecting athletes
✅ Challenges for inclusivity & safety
👏 Congrats, Frea! Let’s keep working so every athlete can train and compete without harm or discrimination.
🔗 Curious? Read the book via the link in our bio.
#Publication #SportsPolicy #SafeSports
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
What happens when a superstar athlete clashes with her own federation? 👀
Our managing partner @sebastien.sportslawyer joined @vrtnws’ podcast #HetKwartier to talk about the case of Nafi Thiam and the bigger questions it raises:
⚖️ How far can federations really go?
⚖️ What about an athlete’s right to work?
🎧 Listen via the link in bio.
#NafiThiam #AthleteRights #BelgianAthleticsFederation
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
What happens when a superstar athlete clashes with her own federation? 👀
Our managing partner @sebastien.sportslawyer joined @vrtnws’ podcast #HetKwartier to talk about the case of Nafi Thiam and the bigger questions it raises:
⚖️ How far can federations really go?
⚖️ What about an athlete’s right to work?
🎧 Listen via the link in bio.
#NafiThiam #AthleteRights #BelgianAthleticsFederation
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
@remco.ev, the true master of the time trial! 🏆
He claims his third consecutive World Champion Time Trial title – an extraordinary achievement that fills every Belgian with pride. 🚴♂️💨
Congratulations, Remco – what a champion! 🔥
Good luck this Sunday as you take on the next challenge! 💪
#Evenepoel #Cycling #WorldChampionship
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
@remco.ev, the true master of the time trial! 🏆
He claims his third consecutive World Champion Time Trial title – an extraordinary achievement that fills every Belgian with pride. 🚴♂️💨
Congratulations, Remco – what a champion! 🔥
Good luck this Sunday as you take on the next challenge! 💪
#Evenepoel #Cycling #WorldChampionship
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
With the summer coming to an end, it is time to wave goodbye to @martesnoeck.
As a Master’s student in Law at @ugent, Marte joined us for a summer internship to get a taste of international sports law.
Thank you for your curiosity and energy! Swipe for Marte’s highlight. 🌟
#Internship #UGent
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
With the summer coming to an end, it is time to wave goodbye to @martesnoeck.
As a Master’s student in Law at @ugent, Marte joined us for a summer internship to get a taste of international sports law.
Thank you for your curiosity and energy! Swipe for Marte’s highlight. 🌟
#Internship #UGent
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer