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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 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.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

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

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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.

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

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

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Notable Practitioners

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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. 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.

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.

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

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.

He is strategic and always two steps ahead.

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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