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
Represent at the 13th @aiaflaw congress 🏴
#AIAF2026 #Edinburgh
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
Location: the magnificent Signet Library
#AIAF2026 #Edinburgh
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Cresta Alumni! Great to meet with former interns @tinamalenica10 & @barastrakova 🙌
#AIAF2026 #Edinburgh
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Staying on top of things regarding recent case law, regulatory evolutions and industry practices 🎓
Dinner time!
Auctioneer @sebastien.sportslawyer in action 💰
Eyes on the prize 🤩
That’s a wrap, see you next year! 👋
Congrats on your 35th birthday, @burgey44!
@wout__gielen remains at la Vecchia Signora! ⚪⚫
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
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
Team Gielen. 🤝
Congrats @wout__gielen . Ciao Juve!🇮🇹
#Juventus #SerieA #Football #PowerToThePlayers TrustedAdvisors
Remco continues to build his legacy. 🏆
After becoming the most decorated rider ever against the clock last week in Montréal 🌈, @remco.ev is now also crowned European Champion on the road 🇪🇺.
With this victory, he has won every major title in both time trial and road racing:
🥇 Olympic Champion
🌈 World Champion
🇪🇺 European Champion
🇧🇪 Belgian Champion
Congratulations, Remco! 👏
#RemcoEvenepoel #BelgianCycling
#CRESTA #PowerToTheRiders #TrustedAdvisors
@frea.sportslawyer and @loic.sportslawyer gave a presentation to players and their parents at the Women’s Football Academy in Leuven ⚽️
Under the theme “Elite Players in Control”, they discussed how young players can take control of their careers, from first contracts and international transfers to agent representation, social media and commercial partnerships.
Thank you to the Women’s Football Academy for the invitation!
#WomensFootball #PowerToThePlayers
#Cresta #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
@z.labyad remains with Timão! ⚫⚪
The Moroccan midfielder has extended his contract and will continue his journey at @corinthians, a meaningful sign of trust from the club as he works his way back from an ACL injury.
Congratulations to Zakaria. Thank you for your trust, and best of luck for what’s ahead!
#ZakariaLabyad #ContractExtension
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
In an increasingly complex transfer market, understanding how a deal is structured is essential for players to make informed decisions.
@sebastien.sportslawyer shares Cresta’s approach to player representation in @lesoirbe and @sudinfo: independent advice, greater transparency, and a clear understanding of the economics of transfers.
👉 Read the full interview via the link in bio.
#Football #Transfers
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