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Cabinet Bertrand: Winner of the Palmarès du Droit award in Sports Law since 2020
The Cabinet Bertrand has been recognized for its excellence in sports law, winning 4 Gold Medals and 2 Silver Medals at the Palmarès du Droit since 2020. This prestigious award highlights their commitment to client satisfaction through availability, responsiveness, and quality of service. Their continued success underscores their expertise and dedication in the field.
Continued recognition of excellence in sports law by the firm's clients
Since 2020, Bertrand Law Firm has participated in the Palmarès du Droit, an award organized by Le Monde du Droit in partnership with the Association Française des Juristes d'Entreprises (AFJE). This recognition is based on votes from clients and legal professionals according to objective criteria: availability, responsiveness, quality of services, and overall satisfaction.
In six consecutive participations, Bertrand Law Firm has won four Gold Medals and two Silver Medals in the Sports Law category for law firms with fewer than ten lawyers, confirming the quality of the legal support it has been providing to athletes, coaches, and clubs since 1973.
Key points to remember:
4 Gold Medals: 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025
2 Silver Medals: 2020 and 2023
6 consecutive appearances in the Palmarès du Droit rankings
Category: Sports Law — Firms with fewer than 10 lawyers
Methodology: Client evaluation based on 10 objective criteria
Palmarès du Droit 2025
Gold Medal 🥇 — 6th appearance
For its sixth appearance, Bertrand Law Firm has once again won the Gold Medal in the Sports Law category for law firms with fewer than ten lawyers.
The awards ceremony was held on March 25, 2025, in the salons of the Intercontinental Opéra Hotel in Paris.
Jean-Jacques Bertrand, Christophe Bertrand, and Anouk Bernard
Jean-Jacques and Christophe Bertrand would like to thank their clients for their trust over more than 50 years, as well as the entire team at the firm.
Palmarès du Droit 2024
Gold Medal 🥇 — 5th participation
For its fifth participation, Bertrand Law Firm once again took first place in the Sports Law category.
The Palmarès du Droit 2024 awards ceremony was held on March 26, 2024, in the salons of the Intercontinental Opéra Hotel.
Accompanied by Denis Troch and Carl Stephan, members of the firm, Jean-Jacques and Christophe Bertrand were presented with the trophy.
Palmarès du Droit 2023
Silver Medal 🥈 — 4th participation
For its fourth participation, Bertrand Law Firm took second place in the Sports Law category.
The 11th Palmarès du Droit 2023 awards ceremony was held on March 29, 2023, in the salons of the Intercontinental Opéra Hotel.
Accompanied by Clémence Picard and Baptiste Huon, members of the firm, Maîtres Jean-Jacques and Christophe Bertrand were presented with the trophy.
Palmarès du Droit 2022
Gold Medal 🥇 — 3rd participation
For its third participation, Bertrand Law Firm once again took first place in the Sports Law category.
The 10th Palmarès du Droit 2022 awards ceremony was held on March 29, 2022, in the salons of the Intercontinental Opéra Hotel.
Accompanied by Thierry Gillet, Secretary General of the Jockeys' Association, and Clémence Picard, a member of the firm since 2018, founding partner Jean-Jacques Bertrand was presented with the trophy.
On this occasion, Jean-Jacques Bertrand answered questions from Décideurs TV, a member of the Le Monde du Droit Group.
2021 Legal Awards
Gold Medal 🥇 — 2nd participation
In its second participation, Bertrand Law Firm took first place in the Sports Law category.
The winning firms were honored at a ceremony held on April 7, 2021, at the Grand Rex in Paris.
Maître Jean-Jacques Bertrand, founding partner of the firm, was presented with the trophy.
On this occasion, Maître Jean-Jacques Bertrand gave an interview to the editorial staff of Le Monde du Droit.
2020 Legal Awards
Silver Medal 🥈 — 1st participation
For its first participation, Bertrand Law Firm took second place in the Sports Law category.
The 2020 Legal Awards ceremony was held on September 30, 2020, in the salons of the Intercontinental Opéra Hotel.
Cabinet Bertrand was presented with the trophy by Philippe Candeloro.
On this occasion, Jean-Jacques Bertrand answered questions from Arnaud Dumourier, editorial director of Le Monde du Droit.
About the Palmarès du Droit
The Palmarès du Droit is organized each year in Paris by Le Monde du Droit in partnership with the Association Française des Juristes d'Entreprises (AFJE).
Evaluation methodology
The awards are based on a survey sent to three groups of voters:
Law firm clients
AFJE members
Subscribers to Le Monde du Droit (lawyers, business leaders, HR directors, CFOs)
The rankings distinguish between law firms with fewer than 10 lawyers and those with 10 or more lawyers, ensuring fair representation regardless of the size of the firm.
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FAQ: Palmarès du Droit
What is the Palmarès du Droit?
The Palmarès du Droit is an annual award organized by Le Monde du Droit in partnership with the Association Française des Juristes d'Entreprises (AFJE). This award identifies the best law firms in France based on votes from their clients, AFJE members, and Le Monde du Droit subscribers. Law firms are evaluated according to 10 objective criteria: availability, responsiveness, legal innovation, knowledge of the company, understanding of needs, quality of service, remuneration method, recommendation, technological innovation, and communication.
How are the Palmarès du Droit ratings assigned?
Ratings are assigned by three groups of voters: the firms' clients, AFJE members, and subscribers to Le Monde du Droit (lawyers, business leaders, HR directors, and CFOs). Each voter evaluates the firms on 10 criteria with a score from 0 to 10. All the scores are used to calculate a Client Performance Index (CPI) out of 100, which determines the final ranking. This methodology guarantees an objective evaluation based on the real experience of clients.
What results has Cabinet Bertrand achieved in the Palmarès du Droit?
Since its first participation in 2020, Cabinet Bertrand has won four Gold Medals (2021, 2022, 2024, 2025) and two Silver Medals (2020, 2023) in the Sports Law category for firms with fewer than 10 lawyers. In 2025, the firm obtained a Client Performance Index (CPI) of 92/100, with scores above 9/10 on 9 out of 10 criteria.
What does the Client Performance Index (CPI) mean?
The Client Performance Index (CPI) is an overall score out of 100 that summarizes all the scores obtained by a firm on the 10 evaluation criteria of the Palmarès du Droit. This index reflects overall client satisfaction and allows for an objective comparison between firms. In 2025, Bertrand Law Firm obtained a CPI of 92/100, demonstrating a high level of client satisfaction.
Why is the Palmarès du Droit a benchmark for choosing a lawyer?
The Palmarès du Droit is a benchmark because it is based on the opinions of clients themselves, rather than on law firms' self-assessments. The 10 evaluation criteria cover all aspects of the client-lawyer relationship: from availability to quality of service, including transparency of fees. This methodology enables individuals and businesses to identify law firms recognized for the quality of their legal support.
Is Bertrand Law Firm solely specialized in sports law?
Yes. Cabinet Bertrand has been exclusively dedicated to sports law since its founding in 1973. With over 50 years of experience, the firm has in-depth expertise in all areas of sports litigation: disciplinary proceedings, anti-doping defense, contract disputes, transfers, image rights, and appeals before national and international bodies (CAS, FIFA, UEFA, CNOSF, AFLD).
How can I make an appointment with Bertrand Law Firm?
There are two ways to make an appointment with Cabinet Bertrand: online via our videoconference appointment form, or by phone at +33 1 48 05 15 66. You can also contact us by email at contact@bertrand-sport-avocat.com. The firm is located in Paris and operates throughout France and internationally.
French sports lawyerds since 1973. Defence of athletes, coaches, technical staff and amateur clubs in proceedings against sports federations and governing bodies. Over 8,000 cases before national and international sports bodies, the CNOSF, all civil and administrative courts, the CAS, FIFA and the AFLD. Double Gold Trophy winner at the 2024–2025 Sommet du Droit. Ranked as a “must‑have” firm in Sports Law by Décideurs Magazine. Free 15‑minute video consultation in Paris.
Cabinet Bertrand has been recognized as a "Must-Have" firm in Sports Law by Décideurs Magazine for five consecutive years (2021-2025), reflecting its sustained expertise and trust from clients. This prestigious ranking showcases the firm's evolution from "Excellent" to "Must-Have," solidifying its position as a leader in the French legal landscape.
The Bertrand Law Firm is internationally recognized as a Thought Leader in sports law, listed in the Lexology Index. Both Jean-Jacques Bertrand and Christophe Bertrand have received this prestigious recognition, showcasing their expertise. This reinforces the firm's commitment to defending sports professionals in legal matters.
The 2024-2025 Law Summit highlights the Bertrand Law Firm's excellence in Sports Law by winning the Gold Trophy for two consecutive years. This recognition underscores the firm's expertise and commitment to this growing legal specialization, solidifying its status as a leader in the field.
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