Mr Olivier Carrard > CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. > Geneva, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Able to draw upon its international network of offices, CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. regularly assists global scale clients with a myriad of large-scale projects, property acquisitions and portfolio management. The team is praised for its ‘depth of experience and client-oriented service’ and its ‘exceptional, proactive approach’. Four key players head up the group: Sibylle Schnyder, a capable practitioner who is often entrusted by a multitude of developers, investors and financial institutions; Stefan Gerster, who is adept at managing the full diversity of real estate assets; Sidonie Morvan, whose considerable workload consists of residential, industrial and commercial premises management; and Olivier Carrard, a notable presence on the transactional and financing side of this space.

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.