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 playerβs 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
Recognised once again. Grateful as ever. π
Weβre proud to share that @arnaut.sportslawyer has once again been recognised by #LeadersLeague in the category Media & Entertainment.
This recognition reflects the quality of our work and, above all, the trust our clients place in us every day.
Congratulations, Arnaut, on this well-deserved achievement, and thank you to our clients and peers for their continued confidence.
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Cyclingβs economic model is shifting gears. Increasing team budgets and long term strategic thinking lead to longer contracts for cyclists at a younger age. Paradoxically, these trends have also introduced an emerging transfer market in cycling.
@sebastien.sportslawyer and @loic.sportslawyer shared Crestaβs view in @lecho.be: how can riders better capture the value of these new trends?
π Read the full article via the link in bio.
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Time for @remco.ev to unleash his devils π₯π‘
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We wish Remco the best of luck for his first @letourdefrance with @redbullborahansgrohe π«π·π΄ββοΈ
#Evenepoel #TDF2026
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Two days of sports law, insightful discussions and valuable exchanges in Montpellier. π«π·
@sebastien.sportslawyer and @arnaut.sportslawyer represented @cresta.thesportsfirm at the 7Γ¨mes Assises du @droitdusportcom, where this yearβs focus was on the value of the athlete in an ever-evolving sports landscape.
In particular, SΓ©bastien was a panelist in the discussions around the trending topic of athletes and the protection and exploitation of their image.
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Always a pleasure to connect with fellow practitioners and stay at the forefront of the industry.
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@stefandevrij signing at @fcpanathinaikos! π
Since arriving at @inter in 2018, Stefan gathered an impressive collection of silverware:
π 3x @seriea
π 3x Coppa Italia
π 3x Supercoppa Italiana
Now the π³π± defender is joining π¬π· powerhouse @fcpanathinaikos as a free agent.
Our pleasure to continuously provide legal, regulatory and tax assistance to Stefan.
ΠάμΡ Stefan! Thank you for the trust, and best of luck!
#Football #Transfers
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Congrats on your 27th birthday, @alexis.saelemaekers
Great move for @alecvanhoorenbeeck: from @fctwente to @hnkhajduk π₯
Congrats, Alec! π Happy to have helped you on the legal side of things.
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Laurens is a Rouche! π΄βͺ
After completing the entire @clubbrugge youth academy pathway, highlighted by captaining @clubnxt in the UEFA Youth League final, Laurens is now taking the next step in his career by joining @standard_rscl. Ready to shine in the fiery atmosphere of Sclessin. π₯
Congratulations to Laurens and his family. Thank you for your trust, and best of luck!
#LaurensGoemaere#Transfer
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