Mr Pierre Ducret > CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. > Geneva, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Able to draw upon its international office network, CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. handles a litany of sports mandates, varying from anti-doping and negligence issues to contractual and employment disputes. The practice is co-led by Pierre Ducret and Philipp Dickenmann; the former enjoys extensive experience in the arbitration sphere, while the latter is regularly entrusted by sports clubs and retail manufacturers for litigation and arbitration issues. Olivier Carrard is also highly experienced in the disputes realm and frequently handles matters for global scale clients.

While demonstrating particular capabilities in the construction remit, CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. also maintains a broad practice that spans insurance, competition, real estate, and employment. The practice is jointly led by Zurich-based Philipp Dickenmann and Geneva-based Daniel Kinzer; other key contacts in the team include Niklaus Zaugg, who is notably well-versed in matters arising from the automotive, banking, and pharmaceutical sectors, and Olivier Carrard, who possesses a strong grounding in sports law. Pierre Ducret and Jodok Wicki are also recommended.

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. covers a good range of matters from estate planning to matrimonial and inheritance disputes, contested wills and prenuptial agreements, handling matters for high and ultra-high net worth individuals as well as banks and family offices. Tobias Somary and Pierre Ducret lead the team. Somary, a specialist in cross-border estate planning is reputed for his depth of knowledge and ‘sophisticated approach to negotiation’. On the contentious side, Ducret is especially involved in international arbitration proceedings, both as counsel and arbitrator. A ‘true expert in the field’ Louise Lutz Sciamanna   is another key individual in the team.