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CMS

Litigation

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Dispute resolution is a key practice group of CMS.

The litigation practice covers representation of parties in commercial disputes before state courts and in appeal proceedings, and enforcement of Swiss and foreign judgments in particular with asset seizure and debt enforcement proceedings. Our focus is on commercial disputes where we are representing numerous clients in large cases, such as corporate responsibility matters (D&O and auditing firms), in corporate disputes and a variety of contractual disputes spreading across our core industries. We also regularly represent clients in complex construction cases as well as in trust and estate matters.

In addition to litigations and arbitrations in corporate and general contract and commercial matters, CMS focusses on particular industries and areas of law also in its dispute resolution activity, such as: 

  • Banking & Financial Industry
  • Insurance Industry
  • Construction
  • Automotive
  • Competition Law
  • IP/IT
  • Sports law
  • Real Estate
  • Employment Law

Industries (10)

  • Banking & Financial Industry
  • Insurance
  • Construction
  • Automotive
  • Competition
  • IP/IT
  • Sports law
  • Real Estate
  • Employment
  • Commercial contracts

Chambers Review

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Litigation - Switzerland

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

CMS advises on disputes relating to various sectors, including banking and finance, construction and manufacturing. The team is particularly active in liability litigation, as well as damages claims and bankruptcy-related disputes. The law firm also acts on contentious technology and data protection matters, in addition to the termination of contractual arrangements. Clients can rely on the law firm for support in cases across a variety of cantonal courts.

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Work Highlights

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  • CMS represented Honeywell in compensation claims arising out of the bankruptcy proceedings of a former customer.

Strengths

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  • CMS applies the highest standards to its work products.

    Litigation respondentEurope

  • The lawyers at CMS are excellent. When they speak to us, they pay attention to detail.

    Litigation respondentEurope

  • What I really like about CMS is that it gets straight to the point. The team understands the issues quickly, providing quick and effective follow-ups.

    Litigation respondentEurope

  • The CMS team is highly responsive and always willing to engage in dialogue to identify the most appropriate solution for clients.

    Litigation respondentEurope

  • CMS' familiarity with the litigation process in Switzerland is helpful, as well as its understanding of different jurisdictions.

    Litigation respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jodok Wicki
    Jodok Wicki

    Jodok Wicki

    Jodok Wicki offers longstanding experience in financial disputes and product liability claims, frequently advising banks. He is also adept at handling litigation concerning data protection and insurance matters.

    • Jodok Wicki is one of our go-to lawyers in Zurich. He is very pragmatic and agile in civil and criminal proceedings. He is a very efficient, out-of-the-box and creative thinker.

      Litigation respondentEurope

    • Jodok Wicki is very sharp, calm and knows how to speak very clearly. He understands everything and comes back to us with clear explanations, giving technically sound advice and targeted solutions.

      Litigation respondentEurope

    • Jodok Wicki is responsive, open-minded and multilingual, which makes him particularly effective on cross-border matters.

      Litigation respondentEurope

    • Jodok is a quick thinker and a very solution-focused lawyer. He really gets to the point, keeps things efficient and helps everything move quickly.

      Litigation respondentEurope

    • He is strategic and always two steps ahead.

      Litigation respondentEurope
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Ranked Individuals at CMS (1)

Switzerland

Members

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  • Olivier Carrard

  • Maxence Carron

  • Delphine Devaux

  • Philipp J. Dickenmann

    Head of Department

  • Yoann Lambert

  • Daniel Kinzer

  • Marzia Schilleci

  • Cassandre Dähne

  • Marjolaine Jakob

  • Marjolein Bieri

  • Pierre Ducret

  • Sylvain Marchand

  • Jodok Wicki

  • Niklaus J. Zaugg

  • Sébastien Moret

  • Fabienne von Moos

  • Matthias Kuert

  • Reto Hunsperger

  • Christian Lüscher

    Head of Department

  • David Hofmann

  • Jeffrey Brosi

  • Lisa Da Broi

  • Aline Steffen-Züger

  • Sarah Azoulay

  • Vanessa Fasciati

  • Maryam Hassan

  • Roxana Sharifi

  • Emanuel Thaler

  • Timo Walt

  • Jodok Wicki

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