Dr iur Jodok Wicki > CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.
Dreikönigstrasse 7
PO Box 8022 Zurich
Switzerland

Work Department

Dispute Resolution.

Position

Partner

Career

Dr Jodok Wicki focuses on dispute resolution, litigation and international arbitration in commercial matters, such as contractual disputes (post M&A, joint ventures, banking, distribution, purchase and sale), responsibility claims (D&O, auditors), non-contractual claims (tort, product liability) and insurance matters (coverage and liability). He is listed on the panels of arbitrators of the ICC, HKIAC and PIAC.

Jodok Wicki graduated from University of Zurich in 1992 and was admitted to the bar in 1994. He has written his doctoral thesis on market making and price manipulation of own shares of listed stockbrokers (Market Making und Kurspflege kotierter eigener Aktien durch Effektenhändler). In 1996 and 1997 Jodok Wicki worked as a foreign associate with law firms in New York and in Sydney. He became partner in 2000.

Languages

German, English, French, Italian.

Memberships

Zurich Bar Association, Swiss Bar Association, International Bar Association, ASA Swiss Arbitration Association, IADC – International Association of Defense Counsel.

Education

University of Zurich, Zurich (Switzerland), Licentiate of Laws (magna cum laude) – 1992 / Bar Admission 1994 / University of Zurich, Zurich (Switzerland), Doctor of Laws – 2001 / certified Specialist of the Swiss Bar Association for Torts and Insurance Law – 2014.

Extracurricular
Carrer in Olympic sailing, with participation at the Olympic Games of 1988 and 1992.

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Insurance

(Leading individuals)

Jodok WickiCMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.

Capable of acting for a diverse range of clients, CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. is sought out for assistance with matters pertaining to legal, regulatory and tax advice in the insurance sphere. Key undertakings include the structuring, issuance, marketing and distribution of insurance products, alongside demonstrable capabilities in handling the drafting and review of policies and broker agreements. Jodok Wicki helms the practice, counting large insurance and reinsurance companies amongst his client roster. Kaspar Landolt’s wide-ranging experience encompasses corporate lending, insurance and collective investment schemes.

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.