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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

Chambers Review

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Litigation - Switzerland

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

CMS advises on disputes related to various sectors, including banking and finance and manufacturing. The team is particularly active in liability litigation, as well as damages claims. CMS boasts a well-regarded white-collar crime practice, frequently acting on bribery and embezzlement allegations, as well as a number of fraud investigations, including fraudulent mismanagement, tax and investment fraud. The team at CMS further advises on whistle-blowing.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS represented PharmaEssentia in proceedings pertaining to an enforcement of an ICC award brought by AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals.

Strengths

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"I have always been impressed by the quality of their work, which is always well thought out as much as well written."

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"The CMS team is very responsive and has good team players."

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"They have a deep knowledge of the applicable procedures."

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Notable Practitioners

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Bernhard Lötscher
3
Bernhard Lötscher
Head of White-Collar Crime
3
Band 3
Bernhard Lötscher acts for board members, shareholders and corporate clients in a range of criminal proceedings, including counterfeiting claims, fraud and manipulation of accounts.
"He's a great strategic thinker."
"Bernhard provides excellent support in complex situations. He has strong economic competence."
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3
Daniel Kinzer
3
Band 3
Daniel Kinzer assists clients with outsourcing disputes and defraudment claims. He also has experience defending clients against claims of fraud, bribery and forgery.
"He has a very good profile. He is technical, clever and someone who works a lot."
"He is an excellent lawyer and is very eloquent."
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Jodok Wicki
4
Jodok Wicki
4
Band 4
Jodok Wicki offers longstanding experience in financial disputes and product liability claims, frequently advising banks.
"Jodok has very strong knowledge of the law and a very good and creative mind."
"He comes up with solutions out of the box and has a very strategic approach."
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CMS

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Jodok Wicki
4
Jodok Wicki
4
Band 4
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White-Collar Crime
Bernhard Lötscher
3
Bernhard Lötscher
Head of White-Collar Crime
3
Band 3
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3
Daniel Kinzer
3
Band 3
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Members

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Aline Steffen-Züger

Cassandre Dähne

Christian Lüscher

Head of Department

Daniel Kinzer

David Hofmann

Delphine Devaux

Emanuel Thaler

Fabienne von Moos

Jeffrey Brosi

Jodok Wicki

Lisa Da Broi

Marjolaine Jakob

Marjolein Bieri

Maryam Hassan

Marzia Schilleci

Matthias Kuert

Maxence Carron

Niklaus J. Zaugg

Philipp J. Dickenmann

Head of Department

Pierre Ducret

Reto Hunsperger

Roxana Sharifi

Sarah Azoulay

Sylvain Marchand

Sébastien Moret

Timo Walt

Vanessa Fasciati

Yoann Lambert

Industries

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Automotive

Banking & Financial Industry

Commercial contracts

Competition

Construction

Employment

IP/IT

Insurance

Real Estate

Sports law