CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. fields a sizeable team of public law experts that is particularly well-regarded for its public procurement law capabilities, as well as for its work within the energy sector and on ESG matters. Practice head Marquard Christen represents multinationals and federal and cantonal authorities in administrative proceedings at the intersection of competition, procurement and regulatory frameworks. Bernhard Lötscher specialises in administrative penal law and sanctions compliance mandates, frequently resolving conflicts between Swiss institutions and international regimes. Julia Haas is also a name to note, advising on an array of issues including energy law, institutional accreditation and procurement compliance matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Christen Marquard never ceases to amaze us with his knowledge, experience and tactical thinking. Very responsive and hands-on, pragmatic approach. Highly recommended.’
- ‘The public law team of CMS is very experienced, versed, tactically thinking, pragmatic and understands our business very well.’
- 'As a client, we are very satisfied with our collaboration with CMS, as they are always able to adapt to our needs. They come up with new approaches and help us to better understand our environment.'
- 'Julia Haas has proven herself as a rising star in the field, combining outstanding responsiveness with sharp analytical skills - her hands-on approach and quick grasp of complex administrative matters make her an invaluable asset to any public law matter.'
- 'Christen Marquard stands out for his exceptional connectivity within federal administrative circles and deep expertise in Swiss public law, making him particularly effective in high-stakes administrative proceedings.'
- ‘Highly flexible and no unnecessary slides or services, just precise advice on the topics requested.’
Key clients
- Bayer (Schweiz) AG
- Back Enterprises Ltd.
- Bruker BioSpin Group
- Burger King Europe GmbH
- Hamilton
- Lilly Deutschland GmbH
- LimeBike Germany GmbH
- Cruspi Ltd.
- Synlab International GmbH
- LivaNova Switzerland SA
- Swisscard
- Koch Group AG
Work highlights
Advised LimeBike on various public tenders in connection with concession agreements for e-bike and e-scooter renting and represented it in appeal proceedings against a tender award decision by one of the major Swiss cities before a cantonal administrative court.
Represented the Hamilton group of companies in a comprehensive gap analysis and compliance assessment on regulatory matters.
Advised Burger King on work permits and immigration matters.
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Practice head
Marquard Christen
Other key lawyers
Bernhard Lötscher; Julia Haas