The private client team at CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. is well-equipped to advise on a broad array of domestic and cross-border issues, from estate planning and complex private wealth law issues to inheritance disputes, matrimonial proceedings, foundation and art law. Tobias Somary and Pierre Ducret steer the practice. Somary oversees estate planning and contentious succession mandates, while Ducret handles inheritance and matrimonial litigation. Inheritance law expert Louise Lutz Sciamanna is also recommended.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • 'Lukas Brugger has an in depth knowledge of Swiss foundation law, is very practical and analytical and has also worked in cross-border matters involving charitable organisations.'
  • 'The team led by Tobias Somary has excellent specialist knowledge and knows how to apply it appropriately to each case.'
  • 'The team does outstanding work in court disputes, particularly Roxana Bollinger-Bär.'
  • 'Tobias Somary is considered a true authority in Swiss inheritance law, and Louise Lutz Sciamanna is also a highly experienced and brilliant attorney.'
  • 'Roxana Bollinger-Bär can undoubtedly be described as a rising star in the Swiss private client sector!'
  • ‘The private client team offers distinguished expertise in handling highly complex cross-border matters.’
Practice head

Tobias Somary; Pierre Ducret

Other key lawyers

Louise Lutz Sciamanna; Lukas Brugger; Roxana Bollinger-Bär