CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.’s employment team is headed by Christian Gersbach and regularly handles complex cross-border employment matters involving international clients and multi-jurisdictional employment issues ranging from the employment aspects of cross-border M&A to employment disputes. Gersbach often provides clients with strategic advice on complex cross-border reorganisations and acquisitions. Other notable team members include Daniel Kinzer, who has extensive experience handling sensitive employment litigation matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Specific expert know-how in retail.’

  • ‘They were there when we needed them. They are not afraid to go the extra mile.’

  • ‘The response time and care given to my requests is impressive. They know my business and are very practical when it comes to helping me resolve issues or design a strategy.’

  • ‘Christian Gersbach has been very helpful to me, and is very responsive when I need him. He informs me of advice and information in a very practical and tangible way, which allows me to make decisions quickly and comfortably.'

  • ‘Exceptional business partners on top of being excellent lawyers. Smart and knowledgeable professionals with genuine commitment and seamless availability.'

  • 'Among other topics they have demonstrated remarkable strengths and professionalism on complex employment matters.'

Key clients

  • Nike, Inc.
  • Accenture AG
  • Denner AG
  • Corning Inc.
  • ISS Facility Services
  • Savills Group
  • Endeavor
  • Ypsomed
  • Bruker Corporation
  • Novelis

Work highlights

  • Assisting the international sports clothing manufacturer Nike with regard to a wide range of Swiss employment matters.
  • Advising Accenture AG with regard to a range of often very complex specific employment matters.
  • Advising Denner AG on all areas of employment law.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christian Gersbach

Other key lawyers

Daniel Kinzer, Miryan Meile