CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.‘s insolvency and corporate recovery practice group works closely with the firm’s international network to provide clients with standout cross-border advice, regularly assisting with corporate restructurings and bankruptcy administrations. Notably, Marjolaine Jakob heads the group and stands out for her expertise in cross-border insolvency matters. Reto Hunsperger specialises in cross-border bankruptcy proceedings, litigation, and enforcement actions.
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‘Highly responsive, always available, excellent collaboration.’
‘Excellent access to employees. Proactive and forward-thinking partner with whom the critical issues could be addressed.'
‘Very good specialist knowledge. Showed a high level of empathy and understanding of the customer's situation. This also helped us to discuss unusual suggestions or ideas.’
‘Our cooperation is mainly based on foreign proceedings, which take a lot of time due to the recognition of Swiss law. Our experience to date has been very positive.’
‘Our previous experience with the firm and its partners has been excellent.’
‘The team excels at handling complex domestic and international matters with a strong focus on business impact. Their proactive communication and responsiveness ensures that clients are well guided at every stage, building client confidence. By continually integrating new technologies and approaches, they are constantly striving to deliver even better results for clients. The CMS team's strong collaboration and extensive network allows it to draw not only on diverse expertise, but also on all jurisdictions.’
- 'Marjolaine Jakob stands out for her diligence and unique strategic thinking. She has extensive expertise in cross-border restructuring cases and international insolvency law. Her work advising foreign insolvency practitioners in cross-border insolvency proceedings is impressive.'
- 'Reto Hunsperger's in-depth commercial knowledge and business-oriented approach make him an outstanding advisor. He is highly engaged and proactive, ensuring that no detail is overlooked and constantly striving for the best outcome for his clients.'
Key clients
- Swiss ancillary insolvency estate of Manfred Schmider
- Dr. Christoph Schulte-Kaubrügger (insolvency administrator over the assets of OpenLimit SignCubes GmbH)
- SEFE Schweiz AG
- Bankruptcy administration of Müller Reformhaus Vital Shop AG in liquidation
- Appointment by FINMA as bankruptcy administrator of OLIVEDA Switzerland Ltd. in liquidation
- Appointment by FINMA as bankruptcy administrator of CC Private Equity Partners Ltd., Hamilton (Bermuda), Zweigniederlassung Zürich in liquidation
- Signa Financial Services AG
- SIGNA Real Estate Management Schweiz GmbH
- GfV Gesellschaft für Vermögensverwaltung mbH
Work highlights
Represented the Swiss ancillary insolvency estate of Manfred Schmider, among others, with regard to a lawsuit that was filed by the Swiss ancillary insolvency estate against a third party.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Marjolaine Jakob
Other key lawyers
Reto Hunsperger