CRESTA Information

CRESTA is an international boutique law firm fully dedicated to sports. We are based in Brussels, capital of the European Union, and Executive Committee members of the International Association of Football Lawyers (AIAF). We combine over 50 years of experience as qualified lawyers, speak 5 languages and serve clients in over 50 countries . Our clients include winners of the Champions League, the Europa League, the NBA, EuroLeague, Olympic gold medals, Grand Slams and World Championships. We advise the Belgian Olympic Committee and several national leagues on regulatory matters. We realised multiple corporate investment deals in Belgian football and UCI World Tour cycling. #CrestaLeaders is our exclusive legal counselling service for the world’s elite football players. Players should always be in control of their career and the money involved. We make sure that all cards are on the table, so you can make your own choices. You decide. #PowerToThePlayers #CrestaTalents is our program for elite football talents and their parents, who can benefit from support on the legal and business aspects of professional football. We engage at an early stage in view of ensuring a solid start of the player's career. #FootballParents #CrestaClaims offers effective and efficient solutions for sports litigation. We are globally acknowledged as a leading law firm for disputes with the BAT and the CEV/FIVB. We represent clients in litigation with the International as well as the Belgian Court of Arbitration for Sport. We apply the highest professional standards. We guarantee independency and transparency. We take position, provide clear advice and pragmatic solutions. We care about creating value. CRESTA was founded in 2016 by Sébastien Ledure, Arnaut Kint and Wouter Janssens, all recommended by legal directories. The team is reinforced by associates Xavier Mansat and Quinten Van den Bergen.