CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. has particular strengths in public procurement law, administrative penal law, white-collar crime, economic sanctions, and competition law matters. Marquard Christen, who heads the team, has extensive experience representing and advising clients in administrative court proceedings concerning public procurement law. Bernhard Lötscher assists corporate and private clients in economic crime matters, handling criminal and regulatory investigations as well as international mutual assistance in administrative, criminal and civil matters. Julia Haas has a special focus on economic administrative law and regulated markets.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Efficient collaboration, deep knowledge in their area of expertise, and fast results.’

  • ‘Highly qualified, motivated, skilled and efficient. Work really well in their team.’

  • ‘The team provides perceptiveness, level-appropriate communication, strong personality, efficiency, holistic advice.’

  • ‘Positive characteristics include their business acumen, availability and responsiveness, dedication, pragmatism and hands-on approach, the size of the firm (not too big, not too small), and their reputation.’

  • ‘The collaboration was characterised by legal insights presented in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.’

  • ‘The partner we worked with was absolutely reliable and managed communication with humour and a positive mindset.’

  • ‘Highly motivated team, which was able to cover our international needs in collaboration with their global network.’

Key clients

  • Bayer (Schweiz) AG
  • Burger King Europe GmbH
  • Lilly Deutschland GmbH
  • Synlab International GmbH
  • LivaNova Switzerland SA
  • IT District GmbH
  • Swisscard (joint venture of Credit Suisse and Amex)
  • TeamWork Schweiz AG
  • Moderna
  • Koch Group AG
  • Kieser Training AG
  • AEW Energie AG

Work highlights

  • Advising AEW Energie AG in the entire tender process and procedure for the procurement of IT services (implementation of new SAP software for the entire group of companies).
  • Advising Burger King comprehensively on working permits and on immigration matters.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marquard Christen

Other key lawyers

Bernhard Lötscher, Julia Haas