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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They understand the game and cover all angles when drafting contracts
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NEWS
It’s finally official: Noa Lang transfers to @officialsscnapoli 🇮🇹
After back-to-back titles at both @clubbrugge and @psv, it’s now time for the Dutch international to join the reigning champions of the @seriea.
It is our great pleasure to continuously advise Noa – on and off the pitch. ⚽🎤
Andiamo @noano! Thank you for the trust, and enjoy the Belgian connection 😉
#NoaLang #Transfer #Napoli #Oranje #PSV
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
It’s finally official: Noa Lang transfers to @officialsscnapoli 🇮🇹
After back-to-back titles at both @clubbrugge and @psv, it’s now time for the Dutch international to join the reigning champions of the @seriea.
It is our great pleasure to continuously advise Noa – on and off the pitch. ⚽🎤
Andiamo @noano! Thank you for the trust, and enjoy the Belgian connection 😉
#NoaLang #Transfer #Napoli #Oranje #PSV
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
How to give women’s football the boost it deserves?
Our Counsel and Head of Women’s Football @frea.sportslawyer explores the solutions to take women’s football to the next level in @destandaard.
Frea empowers @marie_detruyer of @inter, the youngest of the @belgianredflames selected for the #EuropeanChampionships. A frontwoman in football. 🔥
Thanks @bartlagae for the interview!
#WomensFootball #Interview #RedFlames #contracts
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
How to give women’s football the boost it deserves?
Our Counsel and Head of Women’s Football @frea.sportslawyer explores the solutions to take women’s football to the next level in @destandaard.
Frea empowers @marie_detruyer of @inter, the youngest of the @belgianredflames selected for the #EuropeanChampionships. A frontwoman in football. 🔥
Thanks @bartlagae for the interview!
#WomensFootball #Interview #RedFlames #contracts
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Exciting step for @jovanbuggenhout__: the point guard of @basketballbelgium is moving from @hubolimburgunited to @indianastateuniversity!
🏀 Cresta advised Jo and his agent @keucheyansportsmanagement on the exit from Limburg.
💡 Did you know? With @ncaa now paying student-athletes for their name, image & likeness (#NIL), US college sports are shaking up the business of basketball.
#JoVanBuggenhout #BelgianLions #NCAA #IndianaStateUniversity
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Exciting step for @jovanbuggenhout__: the point guard of @basketballbelgium is moving from @hubolimburgunited to @indianastateuniversity!
🏀 Cresta advised Jo and his agent @keucheyansportsmanagement on the exit from Limburg.
💡 Did you know? With @ncaa now paying student-athletes for their name, image & likeness (#NIL), US college sports are shaking up the business of basketball.
#JoVanBuggenhout #BelgianLions #NCAA #IndianaStateUniversity
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
🇬🇧 @thomaskaminski1 on the move in #London
⚽️ From @lutontown to @cafcofficial
Thank you for your trust, Thomas. Congrats and best of luck! 👏
#ThomasKaminski #Football #Transfers #Luton #Charlton
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
🇬🇧 @thomaskaminski1 on the move in #London
⚽️ From @lutontown to @cafcofficial
Thank you for your trust, Thomas. Congrats and best of luck! 👏
#ThomasKaminski #Football #Transfers #Luton #Charlton
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
👑 @romelulukaku dropped by our CRESTA office for his sit-down with the press.
⚽ @officialsscnapoli for now
🇧🇪 @belgianreddevils soon
🏟 @rscanderlecht always
Real talk, big plans.
Rock on, Rom. 💪
#RomeluLukaku #RSCAnderlecht #Napoli #BelgianRedDevils #Football
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
👑 @romelulukaku dropped by our CRESTA office for his sit-down with the press.
⚽ @officialsscnapoli for now
🇧🇪 @belgianreddevils soon
🏟 @rscanderlecht always
Real talk, big plans.
Rock on, Rom. 💪
#RomeluLukaku #RSCAnderlecht #Napoli #BelgianRedDevils #Football
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Homegrown Brussels. @romelulukaku, casa nostra è casa tua. 🇧🇪❤️
#RomeluLukaku #Interview #Football
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Homegrown Brussels. @romelulukaku, casa nostra è casa tua. 🇧🇪❤️
#RomeluLukaku #Interview #Football
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Last week, @wouter.sportslawyer took the stage for @cresta.thesportsfirm at The Business of Sport Eastern Europe conference in #Ljubljana, #Slovenia 🇸🇮
On the agenda: the legal and commercial complexities of the ever evolving topic of player representation.
Thanks to @bolcarius, @lawinsport and @slovenia_sports_lawyers #TheSlovenianSportsLawyersAssociation and the #SlovenianBARAcademy!
#TheBusinessOfSport #EasternEurope #SharingExpertise
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Last week, @wouter.sportslawyer took the stage for @cresta.thesportsfirm at The Business of Sport Eastern Europe conference in #Ljubljana, #Slovenia 🇸🇮
On the agenda: the legal and commercial complexities of the ever evolving topic of player representation.
Thanks to @bolcarius, @lawinsport and @slovenia_sports_lawyers #TheSlovenianSportsLawyersAssociation and the #SlovenianBARAcademy!
#TheBusinessOfSport #EasternEurope #SharingExpertise
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
💼 How do clubs and players structure salary, bonuses, and benefits in today’s complex football economy?
Cresta lawyers @quinten.sportslawyer and @loic.sportslawyer break down the complex world of football remuneration in the latest @football_legal edition.
✅ Fixed vs. variable pay strategies
✅ Sign-on fees vs. loyalty bonuses
✅ Tax implications across jurisdictions
✅ The hidden costs of agent commissions
👉 Swipe to see key insights that every player should know.
Thanks to Ronan David and Alexandre Durand for the opportunity!
#FootballLegal #PlayerContracts #SportsLaw #Transfers
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
💼 How do clubs and players structure salary, bonuses, and benefits in today’s complex football economy?
Cresta lawyers @quinten.sportslawyer and @loic.sportslawyer break down the complex world of football remuneration in the latest @football_legal edition.
✅ Fixed vs. variable pay strategies
✅ Sign-on fees vs. loyalty bonuses
✅ Tax implications across jurisdictions
✅ The hidden costs of agent commissions
👉 Swipe to see key insights that every player should know.
Thanks to Ronan David and Alexandre Durand for the opportunity!
#FootballLegal #PlayerContracts #SportsLaw #Transfers
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer