Understanding Switzerland's Sports Law: Governance, Liability, and Key Regulations
16.09.2024 / Keller Claudia, Wiki Michelle, Vangehr Kevin, Taxer Sabine, Eggler Patric
A solid knowledge of both national and international regulations is essential to mastering sports law. Switzerland offers a unique regulatory framework for professional sports, with governance largely managed by the sports organizations themselves. This structure allows for significant flexibility and independence, particularly for associations formed under Swiss law. Prominent international sports organizations such as the International Olympic Committee and the International Federation of Association Football leverage this autonomy.
The latest publication, 'Lexology Panoramic – Sports Law 2024,' provides a thorough overview of Switzerland's sports law landscape and its recent developments.
The guide covers key topics, including:
- Regulatory governance structure in professional sports
- Liability protections for on-field actions
- Doping regulations and secondary liability
- Employment and transfers
- Financial controls and taxation
- Dispute resolution mechanisms
- Sponsorship and brand management
The Switzerland guide was contributed by our experts Claudia Keller, Michelle Wiki, Kevin Vangehr, Sabine Taxer and Patric Eggler.
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Acknowledgements
This article and the publication are based on content from 'Lexology Panoramic – Sports Law 2024'. For more information, please visit lexology.com/panoramic.