Meet Cresta’s team of
specialized sports lawyers
All time favourite athlete:
Michael Jordan
All time preferred sports accomplishment:
Federer vs Nadal, 2008 Wimbledon Final
Sébastien
LEDURE
Managing Partner
s.ledure@crestafirm.com
+32 486 35 73 78
All time favourite athlete:
Valentino Rossi
All time preferred sports accomplishment:
Brazil vs Belgium, 2018 World Cup
Arnaut
KINT
Partner
a.kint@crestafirm.com
+32 478 421 999
All time favourite athlete:
John McEnroe
All time preferred sports accomplishment:
Raymond Goethals winning the 1993 Champions
Wouter
JANSSENS
Partner
w.janssens@crestafirm.com
+32 492 73 96 10
All time favourite athlete:
Nikola Karabatić
All time preferred sports accomplishment:
Jamaica four-man bobsleigh team in the 1988 Winter Olympic Games
Xavier
MANSAT
Counsel – Head of Volleyball
x.mansat@crestafirm.com
+352 661 442 744
All time favourite athlete:
Thierry Henry
All time preferred sports accomplishment:
Usain Bolt’s 100m world record, Berlin 2009
Quinten VAN
DEN BERGEN
Senior Associate
q.vandenbergen@crestafirm.com
+32 494 34 96 29
All time favourite athlete:
Raúl González Blanco
All time preferred sports accomplishment:
Remco Evenepoel winning the 2022 World Championships
Loïc
DARCIS
Associate
l.darcis@crestafirm.com
+32 471 65 76 82
All time favourite athlete:
Carles Puyol
All time preferred sports accomplishment:
Chelsea vs Bayern, 2012 UEFA Champions League final
Antoine
RUELLE
Associate
a.ruelle@crestafirm.com
+32 495 46 12 48
All time favourite athlete:
Didier Drogba
All time preferred sports accomplishment:
Belgium vs Japan, 2018 World Cup
Frea
DE KEYZER
Counsel – Head of Women’s Football
f.dekeyzer@crestafirm.com
+32 485 85 69 80
NEWS
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
Another win! 💯 We successfully represented international basketball agency Pro Ball Event Managment in an arbitration case at the @fiba Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). 🏀💪
Grateful for the continuous trust of the Pro Ball team! 🙌
#FIBA #BAT #Basketball #Arbitration #Claims
#Cresta #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Another win! 💯 We successfully represented international basketball agency Pro Ball Event Managment in an arbitration case at the @fiba Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). 🏀💪
Grateful for the continuous trust of the Pro Ball team! 🙌
#FIBA #BAT #Basketball #Arbitration #Claims
#Cresta #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
An evening full of insights, inspiration, and real talk. ⚽
#ElitePlayersInControl brought together young talents and their families with professionals to share valuable knowledge on building a strong future in football — and beyond.
🎥 Watch the aftermovie and relive the atmosphere, the advice, and the ambition.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us — our speakers, hosts, and the amazing Cresta team who made this event possible. It was a pleasure to connect, learn, and grow together.
Still have questions or need guidance?
Cresta is here to support you — don’t hesitate to reach out.
#Recap #FootballCareer #Event #Talk
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
An evening full of insights, inspiration, and real talk. ⚽
#ElitePlayersInControl brought together young talents and their families with professionals to share valuable knowledge on building a strong future in football — and beyond.
🎥 Watch the aftermovie and relive the atmosphere, the advice, and the ambition.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us — our speakers, hosts, and the amazing Cresta team who made this event possible. It was a pleasure to connect, learn, and grow together.
Still have questions or need guidance?
Cresta is here to support you — don’t hesitate to reach out.
#Recap #FootballCareer #Event #Talk
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Why are more and more athletes opting for advice from specialised sports lawyers?
Our managing partner @sebastien.sportslawyer shared his views in @rtbf on what this shift means for the future of football deals.
👉 Read the full article via the link in bio.
#RTBF #PowerToThePlayers #Transfers #Contracts
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Why are more and more athletes opting for advice from specialised sports lawyers?
Our managing partner @sebastien.sportslawyer shared his views in @rtbf on what this shift means for the future of football deals.
👉 Read the full article via the link in bio.
#RTBF #PowerToThePlayers #Transfers #Contracts
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
What a night. 🔥
#ElitePlayersinControl was all about one thing: you’re in control.
From contracts over transfers to health, mind and social media.
Thanks to all who showed up! 👊
📸 @larscr_
#Recap #FootballCareer #Event #Talk
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
What a night. 🔥
#ElitePlayersinControl was all about one thing: you’re in control.
From contracts over transfers to health, mind and social media.
Thanks to all who showed up! 👊
📸 @larscr_
#Recap #FootballCareer #Event #Talk
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Volleyball star @ebrarkarakurt18 found herself in a situation where she didn’t get what she was promised.
We took the case to the CEV against Igor Volley Novara.
✅ All her claims accepted
❌ All counterclaims rejected
A clear win — but more importantly, a reminder: having a lawyer always at your side should be as normal as having an agent or a wealth manager.
Grateful for the trust, Ebrar. 🙏
#EbrarKarakurt #Volleyball
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
Volleyball star @ebrarkarakurt18 found herself in a situation where she didn’t get what she was promised.
We took the case to the CEV against Igor Volley Novara.
✅ All her claims accepted
❌ All counterclaims rejected
A clear win — but more importantly, a reminder: having a lawyer always at your side should be as normal as having an agent or a wealth manager.
Grateful for the trust, Ebrar. 🙏
#EbrarKarakurt #Volleyball
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
🔔 Last call: this is your final chance to register for #ElitePlayersInControl!
👉 Expect real stories from those who’ve lived them.
👉 Discover how to take your next steps as a young football player.
⏳ Seats are almost gone, so don’t miss out.
🗓 12 May
⏰ Doors open: 18h30, start: 19h30, duration: 90 minutes
📍 Martin’s Red Hotel, Tubize
🎟 Entry is free for players and their families upon registration.
Register now via the link in bio.
#FootballCareer #Event #Talk
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer
🔔 Last call: this is your final chance to register for #ElitePlayersInControl!
👉 Expect real stories from those who’ve lived them.
👉 Discover how to take your next steps as a young football player.
⏳ Seats are almost gone, so don’t miss out.
🗓 12 May
⏰ Doors open: 18h30, start: 19h30, duration: 90 minutes
📍 Martin’s Red Hotel, Tubize
🎟 Entry is free for players and their families upon registration.
Register now via the link in bio.
#FootballCareer #Event #Talk
#CRESTA #TheSportsLawFirm #TrustedAdvisors
#SportsLawyer