The Code of the Court of Arbitration for Sport: Commentary, Cases and Materials 2nd ed

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.