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 playerโs 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
Congrats on your 23th birthday, @zenodebast !
Big win before the @FIVB. ๐๐
The claim of ๐จ๐ฆ player @ray871 against ๐ธ๐ฆ club Al Ibtissam was fully granted. ๐ฏ
Ray, thanks for your trust ๐ค and your kind words! ๐
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some clients leave a lasting mark on us, Didier Mbenga is one of them. ๐คโค๏ธ
From Leuven and Charleroi to Hollywood. Former Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Hornets player. Proud of the lasting connection built through @sebastien.sportslawyer work representing Didier in a landmark case on abusive agent contracts.
#basketball #nba
Represent at the 13th @aiaflaw congress ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
#AIAF2026 #Edinburgh
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
Location: the magnificent Signet Library
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Cresta Alumni! Great to meet with former interns @tinamalenica10 & @barastrakova ๐
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Staying on top of things regarding recent case law, regulatory evolutions and industry practices ๐
Dinner time!
Auctioneer @sebastien.sportslawyer in action ๐ฐ
Eyes on the prize ๐คฉ
Thatโs a wrap, see you next year! ๐
Congrats on your 35th birthday, @burgey44!
@wout__gielen remains at la Vecchia Signora! โชโซ
The central defender, who also currently represents the U19 of the @royalbelgianfa, extended his contract and will continue his journey at juventus.
Congratulations to Wout and his family. Thank you for your trust, and best of luck!
#WoutGielen #ContractExtension
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Team Gielen. ๐ค
Congrats @wout__gielen . Ciao Juve!๐ฎ๐น
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