Our expertise

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

Professors Petros MAVROIDIS and Damien NEVEN have published a landmark article:

‘Should I stay or should I go? The FIFA Transfer System is No More’.



CJEU (Case RFC Seraing v FIFA and URBSFA, C-600/23): Advocate General CAPETA, in her opinion published this morning, considers that

the arbitration awards of the CAS (Switzerland), since they are the result of forced arbitration imposed by FIFA's statutes and since FIFA and its members have arrogated to themselves the power to self-enforce their disciplinary sanctions, do not have any res judicata effect within the EU.

Elena CONGOST, Paralympic marathon runner, and Mia CAROL BRUGUERA, her guide, take the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to court in Paris

Elena CONGOST, Paralympic marathon runner, and Mia CAROL BRUGUERA, her guide, take the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to court in Paris