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
Great to see @melanie.paul in the shirt of the @dvv_nationalteams at the @bvwc2025 from @beachvolleyballworld!
When her sporting nationality got challenged some months ago, we stood by Melanie’s side. With the right strategy, expertise regarding the concept of federation of origin and full trust of the player and her family, we managed to get Melanie ready for the beach volleyball highlight of the year 💪
Power to the players, always. 💪
#MelaniePaul #BeachVolleyball #SportingNationality #FederationOfOrigin #AthleteRights #Adelaide2025 #BVWCH2025
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Great to see @melanie.paul in the shirt of the @dvv_nationalteams at the @bvwc2025 from @beachvolleyballworld!
When her sporting nationality got challenged some months ago, we stood by Melanie’s side. With the right strategy, expertise regarding the concept of federation of origin and full trust of the player and her family, we managed to get Melanie ready for the beach volleyball highlight of the year 💪
Power to the players, always. 💪
#MelaniePaul #BeachVolleyball #SportingNationality #FederationOfOrigin #AthleteRights #Adelaide2025 #BVWCH2025
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
🎓 Guest Lecture at @kuleuven
@quinten.sportslawyer recently gave a lecture to the 2nd-year Master of Laws students at #KULeuven, introducing them to arbitration before the @fiba Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT).
At @cresta.thesportsfirm, we’re proud to support initiatives that bridge academic learning and practical experience. 🤩
#MasterInLaw #Basketball #Arbitration #FIBA #BAT
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm
#SportsLawyer
🎓 Guest Lecture at @kuleuven
@quinten.sportslawyer recently gave a lecture to the 2nd-year Master of Laws students at #KULeuven, introducing them to arbitration before the @fiba Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT).
At @cresta.thesportsfirm, we’re proud to support initiatives that bridge academic learning and practical experience. 🤩
#MasterInLaw #Basketball #Arbitration #FIBA #BAT
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm
#SportsLawyer
We got a gift from @memphisdepay: 51 goals = 51 pair of shoes. @onsoranje all-time top scorer! 🦁
#memphisdepay #football #memphis #puma
We got a gift from @memphisdepay: 51 goals = 51 pair of shoes. @onsoranje all-time top scorer! 🦁
#memphisdepay #football #memphis #puma
Learning, sharing and connecting at the 3rd BAT Conference in #Munich, #Germany 🏛️
@wouter.sportslawyer and @quinten.sportslawyer attended this truly interactive conference on behalf of @cresta.thesportsfirm — continuing our commitment to the evolution of dispute resolution in international basketball. 🏀
Hosted by Martens Rechtsanwälte, this year’s edition brought together leading practitioners and representatives of the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal and international federations to explore new developments in BAT and POP proceedings — as well as @fiba’s role in enforcing BAT awards. ⚖️
Cresta is being acknowledged as one of the leading law firms in BAT arbitration, handling multiple high-level cases each year.
🔗 Discover more about our basketball work via link in bio
#FIBA #BAT #Basketball #Arbitration #Claims
#Cresta #TheSportsLawFirm #SportsLawyers
Learning, sharing and connecting at the 3rd BAT Conference in #Munich, #Germany 🏛️
@wouter.sportslawyer and @quinten.sportslawyer attended this truly interactive conference on behalf of @cresta.thesportsfirm — continuing our commitment to the evolution of dispute resolution in international basketball. 🏀
Hosted by Martens Rechtsanwälte, this year’s edition brought together leading practitioners and representatives of the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal and international federations to explore new developments in BAT and POP proceedings — as well as @fiba’s role in enforcing BAT awards. ⚖️
Cresta is being acknowledged as one of the leading law firms in BAT arbitration, handling multiple high-level cases each year.
🔗 Discover more about our basketball work via link in bio
#FIBA #BAT #Basketball #Arbitration #Claims
#Cresta #TheSportsLawFirm #SportsLawyers
Dreaming of the pro level is one thing. Taking control of your career is another.
The @revbrusselscyclingacademy (by @remco.ev) invited @frea.sportslawyer and @loic.sportslawyer to talk to their riders on how to:
✅ Handle pressure
✅ Stay authentic
✅ Know your contracts
✅ Work smart with agents
Performance + knowledge = power.
💪 Proud to guide future pros.
#Presentation #CareerControl #Cycling #REV #RemcoEvenepoel
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Dreaming of the pro level is one thing. Taking control of your career is another.
The @revbrusselscyclingacademy (by @remco.ev) invited @frea.sportslawyer and @loic.sportslawyer to talk to their riders on how to:
✅ Handle pressure
✅ Stay authentic
✅ Know your contracts
✅ Work smart with agents
Performance + knowledge = power.
💪 Proud to guide future pros.
#Presentation #CareerControl #Cycling #REV #RemcoEvenepoel
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Another MAJOR win! 💯
We successfully represented 🇺🇸 basketball player Vernon Carey Jr. in an arbitration case against 🇹🇷 club Pinar Karşıyaka at the @fiba Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). 🏀💪
The case ranks within the top-10 of highest amounts ever awarded by the BAT. 📈💰
Shout-out to @vernon for his trust, we are glad to have achieved this amazing outcome! 🌟
#FIBA #BAT #Basketball #Arbitration #Claims
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm
#SportsLawyers
Another MAJOR win! 💯
We successfully represented 🇺🇸 basketball player Vernon Carey Jr. in an arbitration case against 🇹🇷 club Pinar Karşıyaka at the @fiba Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). 🏀💪
The case ranks within the top-10 of highest amounts ever awarded by the BAT. 📈💰
Shout-out to @vernon for his trust, we are glad to have achieved this amazing outcome! 🌟
#FIBA #BAT #Basketball #Arbitration #Claims
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm
#SportsLawyers
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