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Christian Gersbach

Christian Gersbach

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CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.

Switzerland

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Employment

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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Phone
+41 44 285 11 11
Email
[email protected]
Profile
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Work Department
Employment & Pensions, Dispute Resolution
Position

Partner

Career

Christian Gersbach is a Certified Specialist SBA Employment Law and the head of our employment and immigration law team.

He joined CMS in 2004 and advises a wide range of corporate clients in all areas of employment matters (e.g. drafting of employment contracts, employee representation matters, dismissals, dispute resolution). His focus lies on international and cross-border matters.

Christian Gersbach served from 2001 until 2005 as an ordinary judge with a part-time workload at the District Court of Aarau. In 2006/2007 he completed postgraduate studies at New York University (Master of Laws, LL.M.) and worked as a foreign associate in a major New York law firm before re-joining CMS in 2007.

Languages
German, English, French
Memberships
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • Swiss Bar Association (SBA)
  • Employment Law Practice Group of Zurich Bar Association
Education
  • 2014 - Certified Specialist SBA Employment Law
  • 2007 - Master of Laws, LL.M., New York University in New York (USA)
  • 2004 - Bar Admission
  • 2001 - Lic. iur, magna cum laude, Universität Zürich (exchange studies at Université François Rabelais, Tours, France)

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Prompt responses with detailed, realistic and practical legal support.’ ‘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.’ ‘The practice combines high professionalism with pragmatic problem-solving and a willingness to go the extra mile.’

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.