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Sports law

Since 1990, "DUPONT-HISSEL" - a pioneer in this field - has developed a unique experience in international sports law, particularly in matters relating to European law.

European law

Jean-Louis DUPONT and Martin HISSEL are also regularly involved in European law and international commercial arbitration cases, outside the professional sports sector.

Whatever your profile, "DUPONT-HISSEL" is happy to assist you. Do not hesitate to contact us.

News and recent cases

FIFA is beginning to take note of the obvious consequences of the Diarra ruling

On 25 November 2024, FIFA issued a decision of great symbolic significance, since - by this act - FIFA is (finally) ratifying publicly the effects of the ruling handed down on 4 October by the CJEU in the case of Lassana Diarra v. FIFA.




Fifpro Europe and its members, represented by "Dupont-Hissel", take legal action against FIFA

In these proceedings, which concern in particular the EU legality of FIFA's decisions creating the 2025 Club World Cup, the Tribunal de l'Entreprise in Brussels is being asked to refer questions to the CJEU for a preliminary ruling.

Ticket resale: Belgian state and UEFA taken to court

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