Michele's commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of his work. 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.
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.
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.
The experience and network of Michele Bernasconi is certainly good.
Michele Bernasconi is certainly very experienced and one of the most prominent CAS arbitrators worldwide.
Michele Bernasconi is among the very best lawyers we have worked with. We highly value his strategic legal advice.
Michele Bernasconi is undoubtedly one of the most capable and sophisticated international sports lawyers. We are fortunate to benefit from his counsel.
Michele Bernasconi is able to distil complex matters into the key, core issues and then to focus on them.
He is among the very best sports lawyers in the world.
He is extremely skilled and charismatic.
Michele knows everyone in the industry.
Michele Bernasconi is one of the most experienced sports law arbitrators.
Experienced, clever, easy-going and practical.
Michele Bernasconi is the leading CAS arbitrator.
One of the leading lawyers in the TMT field worldwide and a reference for us: smart, practical and extremely easy-going.
Michele Bernasconi is probably the most relevant and influential arbitrator at the CAS in the past 10 years.
Fantastic
He is a very pragmatic practitioner and has a great sense of what a good deal outcome should be.
Top football judge
Very important
Excellent
One of the brightest minds in the sports law universe
Always impresses
Empathy, business orientation, smart in strategy and anticipation. I couldn’t be more satisfied in my professional relationship with him.
The best legal skills and all the other qualities a top lawyer needs to have.
One of the leading lawyers in TMT, sports and arbitration throughout the world.
Michele Bernasconi has always maintained stellar market reputation as he shows in-depth both telecom and technology and IT Expertise.
Michele Bernasconi is the key partner in the TMT sector, he is a very experienced and pragmatic lawyer who I would recommend to anyone.
Great attitude and problem-solving approach
Reliability, punctuality and knowledge of the environment. I have to point out Michele Bernasconi as an outstanding lawyer.
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.
Trusting him with a case means that you will get the best possible outcome.
Absolutely one of the top people in the world on sports law.
Solution-driven and business-minded.
His greatest strengh is his ability to find the right outcome and help parties settle their differences.
Gets to the key issues immediately and delivers expert judgements every time.
The number-one lawyer for regulatory, commercial and arbitration matters.
One of the best in the world.
Is really the godfather of sports law in Switzerland.
His experience can bring the added value that is sometimes needed to solve a very complicated matter.
The best of the best.
One of the most important arbitrators at the CAS.
Number one for sports law in Switzerland.
Top of the arbitrators in sports law.
He is an experienced guy who knows his stuff.
Collaborative, supportive and a great part of our team.
Michele Bernasconi impresses market sources with his top-notch handling of media-related matters pertaining to the sports industry.
Highlighted for his extensive experience advising on regulatory and antitrust matters in the telecoms and sports sectors.
Top-class arbitrator.
One of the best CAS arbitrators ever.
An expert in international soccer.
A very important name in sports law.
He has a formidable reputation in the TMT field.
Always anticipates problems.
Has a unique background in media issues.
Clever, pragmatic and technically impeccable.
A real problem solver with excellent settlement and mediation skills.
Rare talent Michele Bernasconi is one of the best CAS arbitrators.
He is very straightforward in the research of solutions.
He is technically impeccable, proactive and brilliant in terms of strategy.
Noted for his high profile and track record in sports arbitration.
Stands out in the IT space.
A leader at the CAS and in the sports law field.
He is a leader at the CAS and in the sports law field, which is something that gives you a lot of comfort.
His "brilliant practice" encompasses doping matters and international player transfers, as well as sponsorship deals and broadcasting agreements.
Immaculate reputation as a leading arbitrator
Michele's commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of his work. 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.
About
Michele Bernasconi advises on a broad range of sports, media, energy, telecom and IT matters, acting for both domestic and international clients. He has particular expertise in international litigation and arbitration as well as in commercial and transactional work relating to such industries.
His recent experience includes advice on outsourcing and joint venture projects, broadcasting and sponsorship agreements, ambush marketing, regulatory and antitrust work in both the telecom and sport sector, software licensing, electricity transmission and distribution, doping matters as well as international transfers of football players.
Michele Bernasconi lectures on international sports law at the University of Lucerne. He regularly speaks and publishes articles on topics within his practice areas. He is Co-director of the UEFA Football Law Programme.
Michele Bernasconi is recognized as a leading lawyer in Chambers and Legal 500 further lists him in the Hall of Fame for his excellent work. Legal 500 and Who's Who Legal have listed him among the leading lawyers in Switzerland in the sports as well as in the technology, media and telecommunications sector for years. In 2018 and 2019 Who's Who Legal recognized Michele Bernasconi with the Global Award "Sports Lawyer of the Year" as well as "Thought Leader" for the Sports Law. In 2016 Who's Who Legal ranks him among the nine "Most Highly Regarded Individuals" for Sports & Entertainment worldwide. In its 2013 edition, the International Who's Who of regulatory communication lawyers described Michele Bernasconi as one of the "10 Most Highly Regarded Individuals Worldwide".
LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Italian
Curriculum
Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2001)
Harvard Law School: LL.M. (1996)
Associate at Bär & Karrer (1995)
Admitted to the Zurich Bar (1992)
Teaching Assistant at the University of Zurich (1991-1994)
Trainee in a Swiss law firm (1990-1991)
Clerk and Secretary to the Zurich District Court (1989-1990)
University of Zurich: lic. iur. (1989)
Memberships and Public Offices
Arbitrator at the CAS - Court of Arbitration for Sport
Lecturer at the University of Lucerne, Faculty of Law
American Bar Association (ABA), Past-Chair of the Sports Law Committee of the Business Law Section
International Bar Association (IBA), Former Chair of the Committee Cm Telecommunications
Chairman of the Sports Law Committee of the Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
President of the Association Suisse de Droit du Sport (ASDS)
Panelist at the WIPO for Domain Name disputes
Member of the ASA, Swiss Arbitration Association
Member of the Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
Member of the Executive Board of Swiss Tennis
Co-Director of the UEFA Football Law Programme
Member of SGOA, the Association for the Settlement of Automation Disputes / SGOA - Verein für ICT Konflikt Management
Member of the SCIA, Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration, as well as of the SCIA High Technology and Intellectual Property Arbitration Centre
Bär & Karrer has strengthened its status as one of the leading law firms in Switzerland by securing top-tier recognition from Legal 500 across 15 key ...
We are pleased to announce that Christian Kunz is the new Co-Head of Bär & Karrer's Data Protection and Digital Economy practice area together with ...
We are delighted to announce that Michele Bernasconi has again been recognized as Lawyer of the Year at the International Who's Who Legal Awards 2022 ...
Michele's commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of his work. 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.
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.
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.
The experience and network of Michele Bernasconi is certainly good.
Michele Bernasconi is certainly very experienced and one of the most prominent CAS arbitrators worldwide.
Michele Bernasconi is among the very best lawyers we have worked with. We highly value his strategic legal advice.
Michele Bernasconi is undoubtedly one of the most capable and sophisticated international sports lawyers. We are fortunate to benefit from his counsel.
Michele Bernasconi is able to distil complex matters into the key, core issues and then to focus on them.
He is among the very best sports lawyers in the world.
He is extremely skilled and charismatic.
Michele knows everyone in the industry.
Michele Bernasconi is one of the most experienced sports law arbitrators.
Experienced, clever, easy-going and practical.
Michele Bernasconi is the leading CAS arbitrator.
One of the leading lawyers in the TMT field worldwide and a reference for us: smart, practical and extremely easy-going.
Michele Bernasconi is probably the most relevant and influential arbitrator at the CAS in the past 10 years.
Fantastic
He is a very pragmatic practitioner and has a great sense of what a good deal outcome should be.
Top football judge
Very important
Excellent
One of the brightest minds in the sports law universe
Always impresses
Empathy, business orientation, smart in strategy and anticipation. I couldn’t be more satisfied in my professional relationship with him.
The best legal skills and all the other qualities a top lawyer needs to have.
One of the leading lawyers in TMT, sports and arbitration throughout the world.
Michele Bernasconi has always maintained stellar market reputation as he shows in-depth both telecom and technology and IT Expertise.
Michele Bernasconi is the key partner in the TMT sector, he is a very experienced and pragmatic lawyer who I would recommend to anyone.
Great attitude and problem-solving approach
Reliability, punctuality and knowledge of the environment. I have to point out Michele Bernasconi as an outstanding lawyer.
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.
Trusting him with a case means that you will get the best possible outcome.
Absolutely one of the top people in the world on sports law.
Solution-driven and business-minded.
His greatest strengh is his ability to find the right outcome and help parties settle their differences.
Gets to the key issues immediately and delivers expert judgements every time.
The number-one lawyer for regulatory, commercial and arbitration matters.
One of the best in the world.
Is really the godfather of sports law in Switzerland.
His experience can bring the added value that is sometimes needed to solve a very complicated matter.
The best of the best.
One of the most important arbitrators at the CAS.
Number one for sports law in Switzerland.
Top of the arbitrators in sports law.
He is an experienced guy who knows his stuff.
Collaborative, supportive and a great part of our team.
Michele Bernasconi impresses market sources with his top-notch handling of media-related matters pertaining to the sports industry.
Highlighted for his extensive experience advising on regulatory and antitrust matters in the telecoms and sports sectors.
Top-class arbitrator.
One of the best CAS arbitrators ever.
An expert in international soccer.
A very important name in sports law.
He has a formidable reputation in the TMT field.
Always anticipates problems.
Has a unique background in media issues.
Clever, pragmatic and technically impeccable.
A real problem solver with excellent settlement and mediation skills.
Rare talent Michele Bernasconi is one of the best CAS arbitrators.
He is very straightforward in the research of solutions.
He is technically impeccable, proactive and brilliant in terms of strategy.
Noted for his high profile and track record in sports arbitration.
Stands out in the IT space.
A leader at the CAS and in the sports law field.
He is a leader at the CAS and in the sports law field, which is something that gives you a lot of comfort.
His "brilliant practice" encompasses doping matters and international player transfers, as well as sponsorship deals and broadcasting agreements.
Immaculate reputation as a leading arbitrator
Michele's commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of his work. 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.
About
Michele Bernasconi advises on a broad range of sports, media, energy, telecom and IT matters, acting for both domestic and international clients. He has particular expertise in international litigation and arbitration as well as in commercial and transactional work relating to such industries.
His recent experience includes advice on outsourcing and joint venture projects, broadcasting and sponsorship agreements, ambush marketing, regulatory and antitrust work in both the telecom and sport sector, software licensing, electricity transmission and distribution, doping matters as well as international transfers of football players.
Michele Bernasconi lectures on international sports law at the University of Lucerne. He regularly speaks and publishes articles on topics within his practice areas. He is Co-director of the UEFA Football Law Programme.
Michele Bernasconi is recognized as a leading lawyer in Chambers and Legal 500 further lists him in the Hall of Fame for his excellent work. Legal 500 and Who's Who Legal have listed him among the leading lawyers in Switzerland in the sports as well as in the technology, media and telecommunications sector for years. In 2018 and 2019 Who's Who Legal recognized Michele Bernasconi with the Global Award "Sports Lawyer of the Year" as well as "Thought Leader" for the Sports Law. In 2016 Who's Who Legal ranks him among the nine "Most Highly Regarded Individuals" for Sports & Entertainment worldwide. In its 2013 edition, the International Who's Who of regulatory communication lawyers described Michele Bernasconi as one of the "10 Most Highly Regarded Individuals Worldwide".
LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Italian
Curriculum
Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2001)
Harvard Law School: LL.M. (1996)
Associate at Bär & Karrer (1995)
Admitted to the Zurich Bar (1992)
Teaching Assistant at the University of Zurich (1991-1994)
Trainee in a Swiss law firm (1990-1991)
Clerk and Secretary to the Zurich District Court (1989-1990)
University of Zurich: lic. iur. (1989)
Memberships and Public Offices
Arbitrator at the CAS - Court of Arbitration for Sport
Lecturer at the University of Lucerne, Faculty of Law
American Bar Association (ABA), Past-Chair of the Sports Law Committee of the Business Law Section
International Bar Association (IBA), Former Chair of the Committee Cm Telecommunications
Chairman of the Sports Law Committee of the Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
President of the Association Suisse de Droit du Sport (ASDS)
Panelist at the WIPO for Domain Name disputes
Member of the ASA, Swiss Arbitration Association
Member of the Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
Member of the Executive Board of Swiss Tennis
Co-Director of the UEFA Football Law Programme
Member of SGOA, the Association for the Settlement of Automation Disputes / SGOA - Verein für ICT Konflikt Management
Member of the SCIA, Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration, as well as of the SCIA High Technology and Intellectual Property Arbitration Centre
Bär & Karrer has strengthened its status as one of the leading law firms in Switzerland by securing top-tier recognition from Legal 500 across 15 key ...
We are pleased to announce that Christian Kunz is the new Co-Head of Bär & Karrer's Data Protection and Digital Economy practice area together with ...
We are delighted to announce that Michele Bernasconi has again been recognized as Lawyer of the Year at the International Who's Who Legal Awards 2022 ...
