Does Müller Paparis advise athletes and clubs?

Yes, following a successful conflict check and clear determination of the interests represented.

When should contact be made on a sports law decision?

Ideally before binding commitment; on rulings or deadlines, without delay.

Can international proceedings be handled?

Depending on the matter, jurisdiction, deadline and conflict check, proceedings with international context can be handled.

EXPERTISE

Sports Law

We advise athletes, clubs, coaches, agencies, management and sports organisations on contracts, transfers, sponsoring, rights and proceedings. Timing and international context remain in view.

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What we do for you

From legal foundation to strategic transformation.

Player and Athlete Contracts

We review, draft and negotiate contracts for players, athletes and other stakeholders. Sporting obligations, remuneration, health, image rig

Transfers & Intermediation

We advise athletes, clubs, coaches, agencies and management on moves, transfer documents, registration, intermediation and remuneration. Rol

FIFA and CAS Proceedings

We advise and represent clients in sports law disputes relating to FIFA and CAS. Jurisdiction, remedies, deadlines, evidence, language and e

Association and Disciplinary Law

We advise athletes, clubs, officials and sports organisations on federation rules, discipline, eligibility to participate, sanctions and int

Sponsorship & Image Rights

We advise athletes, clubs, brands and management on sponsorship, advertising, name, image, trade marks and content. Personal, club-related a

Career and Post-Career Planning

We advise female and male athletes and their entourages on legal matters during and after their active careers. Contracts, companies, reloca

How can we support you?

A contract or transfer is ahead

Remuneration, obligations, deadlines, registration and long-term consequences must be clear.

TIMING AND TRUST

In sport, the law must keep pace with the speed of the decision.

Transfer windows, competitions and appeal deadlines leave little room for detours. At the same time, contractual decisions often reach across several seasons and countries. We rapidly create a robust basis and keep long-term consequences in view.

How we work

Capture role and time pressure

We clarify sport, competition, parties involved, contracts, jurisdictions and deadlines.

Determine position and consequences

We assess rights, obligations, negotiation scope and economic impact.

Design, negotiate or represent

We draft contracts, coordinate parties and lead negotiations or proceedings.

Considered in context

Employment & Leadership

Sports contracts combine performance, remuneration, health and termination.

Technology, Intellectual Property & Media

Name, image, brand, content and public visibility are part of modern sports careers.

International & Switzerland

Transfers and careers often combine work, residence, housing and personal planning.

Personally responsible

The right expertise. The right point of contact.

Sports LawContract LawArbitrationMedia Law

Knowledge & tools

Current articles, updates and tools on the topic.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Your contact

Nicola Zehnder

Attorney at law | FIFA Football Agent

nzehnder@muellerpaparis.ch +41 43 244 70 20

MÜLLER PAPARIS RechtsanwälteBahnhofstrasse 448001 Zürich

A contract, transfer or proceeding requires legal clarity?

Tell us the role, the parties involved and any deadlines. We structure the legal next step.

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