CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.
‘Superb’ CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. possesses a strong grounding across commercial, corporate and contractual disputes, with a prominent presence in the field of construction. Its strengths extend from automotive and insurance to IT and employment sectors. Co-lead Philipp Dickenmann is routinely entrusted by large banks, auditing and advisory companies to manage disputes, and fellow co-lead Daniel Kinzer has recently handled a significant real estate dispute alongside a host of white-collar, commercial and financial disputes. Christian Lüscher is adept in sports-related matters. Reto Hunsperger specialises in commercial and enforcement disputes. Jodok Wicki is another key contact.
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Testimonials
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‘Business acumen, availability, pragmatism and hands-on approach are some key features of the team.'
'Creativeness, dedication, and a profound knowledge of the market and trends.'
‘Superb. They produced excellent work with very limited time available to them.’
‘Jodok Wicki and Marjolaine Jakob are both excellent. Smart, hard working and savvy.’
‘The department has shown excellent skills for complex contractual disputes including subsequent collection issues.'
'They are highly qualified and proactive; they think strategically and always consider the future options and knock on effects.’
‘Jodok Wicki goes every extra mile needed until the best solution is found. His vast experience is great for setting strategy. But he can just as easily switch between a helicopter view and a close look at the details.'
'We appreciate Jodok Wicki's availability, good communication and his ability to create a team spirit between the client's team and his team.'
Key clients
- AIG Europe
- BSV Association
- CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique
- China Development Bank
- Credit Suisse/Credit Suisse (Schweiz)
- GT Thommen Watch
- PharmaEssentia
- Swiss ancillary insolvency estate of Manfred Schmider
- Thyssenkrupp
- Weng Fine Art
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philipp Dickenmann, Daniel Kinzer