Department profile
CMS

Litigation

Global Guide 2026 : Switzerland


CMS

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About

Provided by CMS

If you have a problem requiring legal action, our team can assist you in analysing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions in your best interests. CMS´s sector-focused lawyers are not just litigators or arbitration specialists but business-minded problem solvers. Using our global experience and local knowledge, we can safeguard your interests before state courts, arbitral tribunals and in alternative dispute resolution. We can handle your dispute across any European jurisdiction, obtain judicial assistance in foreign proceedings and deal with enforcement procedures for foreign judgements and arbitral awards.

If you want your dispute to stay out of court or arbitration, we can guide you tactically in achieving this. We routinely act in all business areas before state courts and as counsel in international and domestic arbitration proceedings, including investment arbitration. Our partners also regularly act as arbitrators.

A further risk you may face is the threat of an external investigation amid allegations of corporate wrongdoing. Our specialists can support you 24/7 through sensitive investigations by criminal and regulatory authorities, including negotiating settlements where appropriate.

Clients (8)

  • AIG Europe Limited
  • Atos AG, Zurich, Switzerland
  • Banque Cantonale de Genève
  • China Development Bank
  • Chubb Insurance (Switzerland) Limited
  • Dr. Rainer Neubauer/Metaberatung GmbH
  • Luxury-Trade GmbH, Zug
  • VP Bank (Schweiz) AG

Industries (10)

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

Chambers Review

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Litigation - Switzerland

Band 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

Provided by Chambers

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

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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

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

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

    Litigation respondentGlobal
  • CMS applies the highest standards to its work products.

    Litigation respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Jodok Wicki
    Band 4Jodok 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 responsive, open-minded and multilingual, which makes him particularly effective on cross-border matters.

      Litigation respondentGlobal
    • 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 respondentGlobal
    • 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 respondentGlobal
    • He is strategic and always two steps ahead.

      Litigation respondentGlobal
    • 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 respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at CMS (1)

Switzerland

Members

Provided by CMS

  • Bernhard Lötscher

  • Niklaus J. Zaugg

  • Philipp J. Dickenmann

    Head of Department

  • Marjolaine Jakob

  • Daniel Kinzer

  • Pierre Ducret

  • Aileen Truttmann

  • Fabienne von Moos

  • Cassandre Dähne

  • Matthias Kuert

  • Sébastien Moret

  • Maxence Carron

  • Marjolein Bieri

  • Sylvain Marchand

  • Reto Hunsperger

  • Christian Lüscher

    Head of Department

  • Yoann Lambert

  • Olivier Carrard

  • Marzia Schilleci

  • David Hofmann

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