Author: Despina Mavromati, Matthieu Reeb

ISBN: 9789403527482
Published: July 2025
Publisher: Kluwer Law International
Country of Publication: The Netherlands
Format: Hardback

Description:

Now in its fully revised second edition, The Code of the Court of Arbitration for Sport offers a comprehensive, article-by-article commentary of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Rules. It is an indispensable reference for practitioners, arbitrators, and scholars working in sports arbitration. Drawing on leading CAS and Swiss Federal Tribunal case law, internal CAS practices, and principles of international arbitration, the book guides readers through the complexities of CAS proceedings with clarity and precision.

This second edition introduces significant updates, including:

• New model documents to offer practical knowledge and assist with drafting
• A brand-new chapter on the CAS ad hoc Rules and the Rules of the CAS Anti-Doping Division during the Olympic Games

Recognized as the supreme authority in sports dispute resolution since 1984, CAS continues to shape the global sports law landscape with its fast, independent, and cost-effective arbitration process. This updated version reflects that evolution and helps readers stay up to date, navigating the CAS proceedings more effectively.

What’s in this book:

This comprehensive commentary covers key aspects of sports arbitration before the CAS, including:

• Establishing CAS jurisdiction and meeting procedural requirements
• Drafting valid requests for arbitration and statements of appeal
• Understanding the applicable law and procedural framework in CAS cases
• Requesting provisional measures and seeking legal remedies
• Conducting ordinary and appeals arbitration before CAS
• Analysing recent Swiss Federal Tribunal jurisprudence on CAS-related matters
• Considering costs and legal aid, along with practical insights for all stakeholders
• Understanding CAS ad hoc proceedings during the Olympic Games

  How this second edition will help you:

  This second edition incorporates landmark CAS rulings on contractual disputes, disciplinary sanctions, eligibility, and governance in sports. With new insights and refined commentary, it clarifies the CAS arbitration process but also offers innovative procedural solutions that can be adapted to international arbitration beyond the realm of sports law.

Keywords:

Court of Arbitration for Sport, CAS Code, sports arbitration, sports law, international arbitration, Swiss Federal Tribunal, doping disputes, Olympic Games arbitration, legal commentary, sports dispute resolution

Target Audience:

Sports lawyers, Arbitrators, Law professors, Legal scholars, Sports governing bodies, International law practitioners, Graduate law students, Sports federations, Arbitrator candidates, Legal researchers

Genre:

Law, Sports Law, Arbitration, International Law, Legal Commentary

Why Buy This Book?

This book is the leading reference on CAS arbitration, offering practical commentary, model documents, and analysis of landmark cases. It helps lawyers, arbitrators, and sports bodies navigate CAS proceedings with clarity, ensuring compliance and efficiency. With unique coverage of ad hoc rules during the Olympic Games and anti-doping disputes, it is indispensable for anyone engaged in global sports dispute resolution.

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