Rolf Watter wins “Corporate Governance
- Lawyer of the Year” and Michele
Bernasconi wins “Sports - Lawyer of
the year” at the Lexology Index Awards
2025

We are thrilled to announce that Rolf Watter (Corporate Governance) and Michele Bernasconi (Sports) have once again been honoured as Lawyer of the Year in their respective categories at the Lexology Index Awards 2025 (formerly known as Who’s Who Legal).

Rolf Watter provides guidance on corporate governance and capital markets matters, with long-standing experience in advising boards and multinational companies on strategic, regulatory and transactional issues. He is widely recognized for his leadership roles in major Swiss corporations and his contributions to the development of contemporary corporate practice.

Michele Bernasconi offers expert counsel across a wide spectrum of sports law matters, with a particular specialization in international litigation and arbitration, as well as commercial and transactional law. He also serves as Co-Director of the UEFA Football Law Programme.

Each year, the Lexology Index Awards recognize outstanding individuals and firms worldwide who have demonstrated exceptional performance in their respective fields.