He is among the very best sports lawyers in the world.
WWL Thought Leaders Global Elite - Sports 2024
He is extremely skilled and charismatic.
WWL Thought Leaders Global Elite - Sports 2024
Michele knows everyone in the industry.
WWL Thought Leaders Global Elite - Sports 2024
Michele Bernasconi is one of the most experienced sports law arbitrators.
Legal 500, 2022
Experienced, clever, easy-going and practical.
Source in Chambers Europe 2021
Michele Bernasconi is the leading CAS arbitrator.
Legal 500 2021
One of the leading lawyers in the TMT field worldwide and a reference for us: smart, practical and extremely easy-going.
Legal 500 2021
Michele Bernasconi is probably the most relevant and influential arbitrator at the CAS in the past 10 years.
Legal 500 2021
Fantastic
Source in WWL 2021
He is a very pragmatic practitioner and has a great sense of what a good deal outcome should be.
Interviewee in Chambers Europe 2021
Top football judge
Source in WWL 2021
Very important
Source in WWL 2021
Excellent
Source in WWL 2021
One of the brightest minds in the sports law universe
Source in WWL 2021
Always impresses
Source in WWL 2021
Empathy, business orientation, smart in strategy and anticipation. I couldn’t be more satisfied in my professional relationship with him.
Source in Legal 500 2020
The best legal skills and all the other qualities a top lawyer needs to have.
Source in Legal 500 2020
One of the leading lawyers in TMT, sports and arbitration throughout the world.
Source in Legal 500 2020
Michele Bernasconi has always maintained stellar market reputation as he shows in-depth both telecom and technology and IT Expertise.
Source in Legal 500 2020
Michele Bernasconi is the key partner in the TMT sector, he is a very experienced and pragmatic lawyer who I would recommend to anyone.
Source in Legal 500 2020
Great attitude and problem-solving approach
Source in Legal 500 2020
Reliability, punctuality and knowledge of the environment. I have to point out Michele Bernasconi as an outstanding lawyer.
Source in Legal 500 2020
Michele Bernasconi is a star. He is the go-to lawyer when the stakes are highest. He is also extremely friendly and a joy to work with.
Source in Legal 500 2020
Trusting him with a case means that you will get the best possible outcome.
Client in Chambers Europe 2020
Absolutely one of the top people in the world on sports law.
Source in Chambers Europe 2020
Solution-driven and business-minded.
Client in Chambers Europe 2020
His greatest strengh is his ability to find the right outcome and help parties settle their differences.
Client in Who's Who Legal 2019
Gets to the key issues immediately and delivers expert judgements every time.
Client in Who's Who Legal 2019
The number-one lawyer for regulatory, commercial and arbitration matters.
Who's Who Legal 2019
One of the best in the world.
Source in Who's Who Legal 2019
Is really the godfather of sports law in Switzerland.
Source in Who's Who Legal 2019
His experience can bring the added value that is sometimes needed to solve a very complicated matter.
Who's Who Legal 2019
The best of the best.
Who's Who Legal 2019
One of the most important arbitrators at the CAS.
Interviewee in Who's Who Legal 2019
Number one for sports law in Switzerland.
Interviewee in Chambers Europe 2019
Top of the arbitrators in sports law.
Chambers Europe 2019
He is an experienced guy who knows his stuff.
Client in Chambers Europe 2019
Collaborative, supportive and a great part of our team.
Client in Chambers Europe 2019
Michele Bernasconi impresses market sources with his top-notch handling of media-related matters pertaining to the sports industry.
Who's Who Legal 2019
Highlighted for his extensive experience advising on regulatory and antitrust matters in the telecoms and sports sectors.
Who's Who Legal 2018
Top-class arbitrator.
Who's Who Legal 2018
One of the best CAS arbitrators ever.
Who's Who Legal 2018
An expert in international soccer.
Who's Who Legal 2018
A very important name in sports law.
Who's Who Legal 2018
He has a formidable reputation in the TMT field.
Who's Who Legal 2018
Always anticipates problems.
Legal 500 2018
Has a unique background in media issues.
Legal 500 2018
Clever, pragmatic and technically impeccable.
Legal 500 2018
A real problem solver with excellent settlement and mediation skills.
Legal 500 2018
Rare talent Michele Bernasconi is one of the best CAS arbitrators.
Legal 500 2018
He is very straightforward in the research of solutions.
Chambers Europe 2018
He is technically impeccable, proactive and brilliant in terms of strategy.
Chambers Europe 2018
Noted for his high profile and track record in sports arbitration.
Chambers Europe 2018
Stands out in the IT space.
Who's Who Legal 2018
A leader at the CAS and in the sports law field.
Client in Chambers Europe 2017
He is a leader at the CAS and in the sports law field, which is something that gives you a lot of comfort.
Client in Chambers Europe 2017
His "brilliant practice" encompasses doping matters and international player transfers, as well as sponsorship deals and broadcasting agreements.
Who's Who Legal 2016
Immaculate reputation as a leading arbitrator
Who's Who Legal 2019
Michele's commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of his work.
Legal 500 2025
He is not only a brilliant legal mind but also a compassionate and approachable professional who prioritizes client needs. His ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely is truly commendable.
Legal 500 2025
Michele Bernasconi is one of the leading world experts in the field of sports law. His long-standing experience, and especially as a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) arbitrator with an active role in some of the most influential decisions, in my opinion, is of paramount importance for this legal firm. It is an outstanding thing to have such an expert in the team.
Legal 500 2025
The leader of the team, Michele Bernasconi, is without doubt one of the top experts in Europe for sports-related matters. He has experience in a wide range of matters and his advice and support is always very valuable and reliable. His experience in litigation matters, in contractual arrangements and in sports-related business projects is unique.
Legal 500 2025
The experience and network of Michele Bernasconi is certainly good.
Legal 500 2025
Michele Bernasconi is certainly very experienced and one of the most prominent CAS arbitrators worldwide.
Legal 500 2025
Michele Bernasconi is among the very best lawyers we have worked with. We highly value his strategic legal advice.
Chambers Europe 2025
Michele Bernasconi is undoubtedly one of the most capable and sophisticated international sports lawyers. We are fortunate to benefit from his counsel.
Chambers Europe 2025
Michele Bernasconi is able to distil complex matters into the key, core issues and then to focus on them.
Chambers Europe 2025
Michele Bernasconi is internationally renowned as a leading sports lawyer, with market commentators acclaiming "he is the number one lawyer in the field of sports law!
Lexology Index 2025 - Research Switzerland
Michele Bernasconi has sterling expertise and in-depth knowledge across IT and telecommunications matters, which solidifies his reputation as a leading authority in the data industry.
Lexology Index 2025 - Research Switzerland
He has an acute attention to detail and a broad span of knowledge
Lexology Index 2025 - Thought Leaders - Sports & Gaming
Michele is an excellent gaming lawyer.
Lexology Index 2025 - Thought Leaders - Sports & Gaming
Michele is a truly exceptional lawyer
Lexology Index 2025 - Thought Leaders - Sports & Gaming
His enormous experience in the sports industry allows him to go one step beyond quicker than any other lawyer.
Lexology Index 2025 - Thought Leders- Sports & Gaming
Michele Bernasconi possesses excellent legal and contextual knowledge, which is helpful in respect of strategic considerations.
Lexology Index 2025 - Data
He is excellent, practical, and provides timely advice.
Lexology Index 2025 - Data
Michele has an excellent ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Lexology Index 2025 - Data
His acute attention to detail and broad span of knowledge make him stand out.
Lexology Index 2025 - Data
Peers and clients commend Michele Bernasconi for his first-rate practice and consider him “a brilliant lawyer" in the telecoms and media market.
Lexology Index 2025 - Thought Leaders- Telecoms, Media & Entertainment
Michele Bernasconi is a pre-eminent name in the Swiss market, where he is renowned for his work on outsourcing, broadcasting and sponsorship agreements.
Lexology Index 2025 - Thought Leaders - Global Elite
Michele Bernasconi is lauded for his "Excellent, practical and timely advice" when making legal decisions and strategic consideration. Michele possesses outstanding legal and contextual knowledge.
Lexology Index 2025 - Telecoms, Media & Entertainment
Michele Bernasconi is a real gem and one of the best lawyers I have met in my entire career.
Chambers Europe 2026
Michele Bernasconi is simply the best. His expertise, professionalism and strategic insight are unmatched, and he consistently provides advice that is both practical and highly effective. Working with him is a true privilege, and he always goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional results.
Chambers Europe 2026
Michele Bernasconi is not only an excellent professional, probably one of the best in the world, but also a fantastic person.
Legal 500 2026
The leadership of Michele Bernasconi is without hesitation one of the distinctive features of this firm within the sports law market.
Legal 500 2026
