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CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.

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Switzerland

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Dispute resolution: litigation

The ‘extremely capable’ team at CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. excels at resolving multi-jurisdictional disputes requiring navigation of international insolvency laws, corporate liability issues and cross-border enforcement procedures. Philipp Dickenmann and Daniel Kinzer jointly head up the litigation practice; the former oversees the commercial piece, while the latter leads on the white-collar crime side. ’Very sharp and strategic lawyer’ Jodok Wicki lends strength in the insurance, banking and corporate liability spaces.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The litigation team at CMS is very experienced, versed, tactically thinking, pragmatic and understands our business very well. Additionally, we appreciate the team members' hands-on approach.’
  • ‘Reto Hunsperger and Daniel Zemp are both exceptionally smart and tactical.’
  • 'CMS offers a rare balance between technical excellence and practical problem-solving. Their lawyers are not only strong litigators but also trusted business partners who understand risk, reputation and the need for pragmatic solutions.'
  • 'The litigation team at CMS is extremely capable at handling complex disputes that include intricate legal questions and factual matters. The team efficiently uses human and technical resources, allowing for a good division of work, partner availability and overall efficiency.'
  • 'Jodok Wicki is a very sharp and strategic lawyer. He navigates complex matters with ease and develops efficient strategies.'
  • 'Jodok Wicki is simply superb.'

Key clients

  • AIG Europe
  • CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique
  • China Development Bank
  • Chubb Assurances (Suisse) SA
  • GT Thommen Watch
  • Honeywell
  • ISS Facility Services AG

Work highlights

Represented an investment management company manager facing a claim worth more than $100m in Switzerland from liquidators of an offshore trading company.
Represented a Swiss bank in a CHF25m loss case.
Represented Honeywell before the Supreme Court of the Canton of Zug and the Swiss Federal Supreme Court in a claim for additional compensation related to a customer’s bankruptcy case.
Practice head

Philipp Dickenmann; Daniel Kinzer

Other key lawyers

Jodok Wicki; Reto Hunsperger; Christian Lüscher; Sébastien Moret; Maxence Carron; Daniel Zemp

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