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.
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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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We advised the Intermarché-Wanty team on its transition into the new Lotto–Intermarché WorldTour Team. 🚴♂️
In a sport reshaped by global investment, rising budgets and a fierce war for talent, this merger brings together two historic teams to build a stronger, sustainable and long-term project at WorldTour level.
Wishing the Lotto-Intermarché team every success on the road ahead.
#Cycling #LottoIntermarché
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
We advised the Intermarché-Wanty team on its transition into the new Lotto–Intermarché WorldTour Team. 🚴♂️
In a sport reshaped by global investment, rising budgets and a fierce war for talent, this merger brings together two historic teams to build a stronger, sustainable and long-term project at WorldTour level.
Wishing the Lotto-Intermarché team every success on the road ahead.
#Cycling #LottoIntermarché
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
Congrats on your 22nd birthday, @marie_detruyer!
Great news: @romelulukaku has won the award for “Best Belgian Abroad” for the third time at the #GoudenSchoen. 👑👑👑
Well deserved, after winning the @seriea title with @officialsscnapoli. 🏆🇮🇹
Nice to see that the bicycle kick with the @belgianreddevils against Ukraine was voted “Goal of the Year”. ⚽️🇧🇪
Proud to stand by your side Rom! 🔥👏
#RomeluLukaku #RedDevils
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm
Great news: @romelulukaku has won the award for “Best Belgian Abroad” for the third time at the #GoudenSchoen. 👑👑👑
Well deserved, after winning the @seriea title with @officialsscnapoli. 🏆🇮🇹
Nice to see that the bicycle kick with the @belgianreddevils against Ukraine was voted “Goal of the Year”. ⚽️🇧🇪
Proud to stand by your side Rom! 🔥👏
#RomeluLukaku #RedDevils
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm
Congrats on your 25th birthday, @yorbe_vertessen!
What a way to wrap up the year. Did you know @sebastien.sportslawyer is the only Belgian to achieve the status of Global Elite Thought Leader? 🔥
Of course, this would not be possible without our client’s trust and our peers’ recognition. It only strengthens our drive for 2026. Thank you. 🙏🎉
#Lexology #CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors #SportsLawyer
What a way to wrap up the year. Did you know @sebastien.sportslawyer is the only Belgian to achieve the status of Global Elite Thought Leader? 🔥
Of course, this would not be possible without our client’s trust and our peers’ recognition. It only strengthens our drive for 2026. Thank you. 🙏🎉
#Lexology #CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors #SportsLawyer
@memphisdepay has lifted the Brazilian Cup 🏆 with @corinthians, sealing the club’s second trophy in just 15 months after his arrival.
With decisive goals ⚽ against rivals Palmeiras, in the semi-final and the winning goal in the final at the iconic Maracanã, Memphis played a key role in this historic triumph.
We advised on Memphis’ transfer to Corinthians back in September 2024, laying the foundation for this successful chapter. 🤝
🇧🇷 Memphis arrived at a club facing the risk of relegation, and now brought them all the way up to qualifying for the Copa Libertadores.
Congratulations, Memphis, on this remarkable achievement. 🙌
Video credits: @fabriziorom and @spyders
#MemphisDepay #BrazilianCup
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
@memphisdepay has lifted the Brazilian Cup 🏆 with @corinthians, sealing the club’s second trophy in just 15 months after his arrival.
With decisive goals ⚽ against rivals Palmeiras, in the semi-final and the winning goal in the final at the iconic Maracanã, Memphis played a key role in this historic triumph.
We advised on Memphis’ transfer to Corinthians back in September 2024, laying the foundation for this successful chapter. 🤝
🇧🇷 Memphis arrived at a club facing the risk of relegation, and now brought them all the way up to qualifying for the Copa Libertadores.
Congratulations, Memphis, on this remarkable achievement. 🙌
Video credits: @fabriziorom and @spyders
#MemphisDepay #BrazilianCup
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
The world of sport is becoming more professional, commercial, and inevitably legislation comes into play.
On the 10th of December, @frea.sportslawyer joined a Flemish Parliament hearing on athletics, analyzing Belgian Athletics’ code of conduct in the context of the Nafi Thiam case.
🎥 Watch the full meeting and Q&A via the link in bio.
#NafiThiam #AthleticsFederation
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
The world of sport is becoming more professional, commercial, and inevitably legislation comes into play.
On the 10th of December, @frea.sportslawyer joined a Flemish Parliament hearing on athletics, analyzing Belgian Athletics’ code of conduct in the context of the Nafi Thiam case.
🎥 Watch the full meeting and Q&A via the link in bio.
#NafiThiam #AthleticsFederation
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
Great news: @remco.ev and @lea.de.belgique have been named Sportsman of the Year and Paralympian of the Year at the @sportgaladusport. 🏆
Proud to see you both shine. Congratulations, Remco and Léa! 🔥👏
#RemcoEvenepoel #LéaBayekula
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
Great news: @remco.ev and @lea.de.belgique have been named Sportsman of the Year and Paralympian of the Year at the @sportgaladusport. 🏆
Proud to see you both shine. Congratulations, Remco and Léa! 🔥👏
#RemcoEvenepoel #LéaBayekula
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors