While demonstrating particular capabilities in the construction remit, CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. also maintains a broad practice that spans insurance, competition, real estate, and employment. The practice is jointly led by Zurich-based Philipp Dickenmann and Geneva-based Daniel Kinzer; other key contacts in the team include Niklaus Zaugg, who is notably well-versed in matters arising from the automotive, banking, and pharmaceutical sectors, and Olivier Carrard, who possesses a strong grounding in sports law. Pierre Ducret and Jodok Wicki are also recommended.
Testimonials
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‘Niklaus Zaugg and his team were very persuasive in presenting their client's case in the written submissions. The case was very complex. The CMS team convinced with the excellent quality of their work.’
‘As a client of the team, you always have the feeling of being very well looked after and receiving an excellent basis for decision-making.'
'The team works very transparently and, especially in matters with deadlines, with perfect time planning that prevents any hectic rush.’
‘Jodok Wicki works very precisely and is able to familiarise himself with complex technical issues in a very short time. In doing so, he develops an understanding that impresses every expert in the field.’
‘The team in Zurich enjoys both breadth (several high-quality practitioners at all levels) and depth (expertise in several areas, including construction and insurance and reinsurance).’
‘Stand-out partner for general commercial and construction disputes: Niklaus Zaugg.'
- 'Experts in their respective areas of practice.’
‘Very professional team and extraordinary capabilities.'
Key clients
- Thyssenkrupp Presta Aktiengesellschaft
- thyssenkrupp Steering Changzhou Co., Ltd.
- Court of Arbitration for Sport
- Insolvency administrator regarding the assets of South 1 EPC Engineering Gesellschaft
- Forced administrator over Novatek Green Energy Sp. z o.o.
- Mr. Abdallah El Said
- Mr Mohamed Talaat
- UMS Nordic A/S
- China Development Bank
Work highlights
- Advised Christian Holzmann in his capacity as insolvency administrator regarding the assets of South 1 EPC Engineering Gesellschaft (formerly MMEC Mannesmann) on an ICC claim over an abandoned multibillion-dollar pipeline project to transport gas from Iran to Europe.
- Represented thyssenkrupp in a high-stakes international arbitration proceeding conducted under the Swiss Rules relating to the delivery of defective components by one of its suppliers.
- Defended the Polish administrator over the sanctioned Polish company Novatek Green Energy Sp. z o.o. in the defence against the enforcement of an alleged arbitral award issued against Novatek by a Moscow based "arbitral tribunal".
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philipp Dickenmann, Daniel Kinzer