CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.‘s employment practice, described by a client as a 'great team - reliable, dynamic and trustworthy,' is led by Christian Gersbach in Zurich, who advises Fortune 500 companies on complex cross-border reorganisations, executive investigations and post-M&A labour integration. He is supported by Daniel Kinzer, a disputes specialist handling high-stakes employment litigation and compliance matters, and Miryam Meile, who brings expertise in multinational restructurings, investigations, and employee leasing for major international clients.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘Christian Gersbach is highly skilled, pragmatic and always finds the right tone for every situation.’
- ‘The team stands out for its deep expertise, practical experience and excellent client handling.’
- ‘CMS provides legally sound yet practical advice that fits real business needs.’
- ‘Great team - reliable, dynamic and trustworthy.’
- ‘Availability, professionalism and practical solutions.’
- ‘Christian Gersbach and his team are exceptionally reliable, pragmatic and responsive.’
Key clients
- Nike, Inc.
- Accenture AG
- Denner AG
- Corning Inc.
- ISS Facility Services
- Bruker Corporation
- Novelis
- JTI Japan Tobacco International
- Ecostal Group
- Bata Brands SA
Work highlights
Assisted Nike with a range of Swiss employment matters, including advising on sensitive terminations.
Aided Accenture on Swiss employment matters, including post-merger employment aspects of transactions.
Helped Denner with all aspects of Swiss employment law, including dismissals, termination agreements, the implementation of new expense rules and data protection matters.
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Practice head
Christian Gersbach
Other key lawyers
Daniel Kinzer; Miryan Meile