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CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. Offices

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.
Esplanade de Pont-Rouge 9
PO Box
1211 Geneva 26
Switzerland
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Mr Daniel Kinzer

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+41 22 311 00 10 daniel.kinzer@cms-vep.com View profile View profile

Work Department

Dispute Resolution, Employment & Pensions, Real Estate & Construction, TMC, Banking & Finance

Position

Partner

Career

Daniel Kinzer advises and defends businesses and individuals in regards to contentious matters in the areas of criminal law, economic criminal law, administrative criminal law, contractual and financial litigation, real estate law (public and private), employment law (public service and private law), computer law and data protection.

Following his graduation from the University of Oxford (UK) with a MA in Physics and Philosophy, Daniel Kinzer obtained a degree in Swiss law and a Master’s degree in French law (Fribourg – Paris) in 2003 (with honors) and passed the bar exam in 2005 (top of his class).

Daniel Kinzer joined the firm in 2006. He has been a partner since 2012.

He regularly participates to conferences as a speaker on legal issues in criminal procedure and real estate law.

Languages

French, English, German, Spanish

Memberships

  • Moderator of the Criminal Law Forum of the Geneva Bar Association (November 2017 to present)
  • Member of the Criminal Law Commission of the Geneva Bar Association (2010 to present)
  • Member of the special Criminal Law Commission of the Swiss Bar Association (2017 to present)
  • Member of the Training Committee of FSA specialist lawyers in criminal law (2018 to present)
  • Geneva Association of Business Law (AGDA)

Education

  • 2005 – Bar exam
  • 2000-2002 – Master of Laws, University Paris II (Pantheon-Assas) (France)
  • 1998-2002 – Law degree, University of Fribourg (Switzerland)
  • 1990-1993 – MA Phys. Phil, University of Oxford (United Kingdom)

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Employment

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. utilises its global network to support international clients with all employment-related matters, with particular expertise in the cross-border aspects of mobile working. Practice head Christian Gersbach advises corporate clients on drafting of employment contracts, employee representation, and dismissals. Daniel Kinzer represents employees and employers in both public and private court litigation. Miryam Meile has extensive expertise in employee leasing and cross-border assignments.

Switzerland > Dispute resolution: arbitration

Zurich-based Philipp Dickenmann and Geneva-based Daniel Kinzer lead the arbitration practice at CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd., a team which handles complex contentious construction mandates as well as commercial and contractual disputes. Key contact Niklaus Zaugg‘s strengths lie in managing construction projects and various supply agreement disputes. Olivier Carrard and Pierre Ducret contribute considerable expertise in the arena of sports, while Jodok Wicki possesses a wealth of experience in the remits of insurance law, among other areas.

Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation

‘Superb’ CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. possesses a strong grounding across commercial, corporate and contractual disputes, with a prominent presence in the field of construction. Its strengths extend from automotive and insurance to IT and employment sectors. Co-lead Philipp Dickenmann is routinely entrusted by large banks, auditing and advisory companies to manage disputes, and fellow co-lead Daniel Kinzer has recently handled a significant real estate dispute alongside a host of white-collar, commercial and financial disputes. Christian Lüscher is adept in sports-related matters. Reto Hunsperger specialises in commercial and enforcement disputes. Jodok Wicki is another key contact.

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