CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. advises insurers on coverage disputes, regulatory compliance challenges and enforcement matters across multiple jurisdictions. Mandates the firm takes on include data protection, criminal investigations and regulatory requirements, assisting clients looking to reduce risk. Jodok Wicki, a specialist in tort and insurance law, leads the practice and appears for clients in insurance disputes, while also acting as an arbitrator. Kaspar Landolt focuses on regulatory and cross-border restructuring matters.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Kaspar Landolt assisted us in setting up a branch in Switzerland and is our go-to for all regulatory queries.'
  • 'The team is very flexible and provides high-class advice.'
  • 'Jodok Wicki is very experienced and sharp-minded. He can explain matters in a straight-forward way and is an inspiring person to work with.'
  • 'Broad and deep expertise in insurance matters. Focused on clients' needs. Highly responsive.'
  • 'Jodok Wicki is a strong litigator who is willing to go into details and fight for the interests of his clients.'
  • 'Excellent skills in insurance and liability law. Creative thinkers, tactically shrewd.'

Key clients

  • AIG AXA XL

Work highlights

Supported two international multi-line insurance companies in 10-20 cyber-attack cases per year, across over 20 jurisdictions.
Advised an international multi-line insurance company on a claim under the excess layer of a PI policy linked to liability arising from the distribution of financial products.

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Practice head

Jodok Wicki

Other key lawyers

Kaspar Landolt