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Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Safya Akorri and Pierre Viguier appointed by the Paris Bar

As the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are about to start, Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes is proud to share that two members of its team will take part in these mythical events.

Of Counsel Safya Akorri will be a member of the team of on-duty lawyers appointed by the Paris Bar to advise and represent victims and suspects in any matter that will be raised before the Paris Court of Justice during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Such matters range from daily misdemeanours to exceptional and major criminal proceedings.

Regarding sports disputes, Senior Associate Pierre Viguier has separately been appointed by the Paris Bar to appear on the list of pro bono lawyers who will assist athletes in proceedings before the Ad Hoc Division and Anti-Doping Division established by the TAS/CAS (Tribunal Arbitral du Sport / Court of Arbitration for Sport) for the duration of the Olympics.

Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes and its team members are proud to work every day to advance to the rule of law in every manner possible.