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Dr Jodok Wicki

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German
French
English
Italian

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Jodok Wicki concentrates on dispute resolution, litigation and international arbitration. He led our firm's dispute resolution group for many years and is involved in the dispute resolution group of CMS. Jodok maintains an active practice of state court litigation and appellate proceedings in a variety of commercial matters, such as purchase and sales agreements, joint ventures, post M&A disputes, director and officer and auditor liability and product liability. He has also a particular focus on insurance matters and qualified as a Certified Specialist of the Swiss Bar Association for Torts and Insurance Law. In international arbitration proceedings Jodok Wicki is appearing as counsel and also regularly sits as arbitrator. He is on the panels of arbitrators of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and the Pacific International Arbitration Centre (PIAC).

Jodok Wicki started his practice as a lawyer in 1994 and became a partner in 2000. He was Managing Partner of our firm from 2016 to 2020. In 1996 and 1997 he worked as a foreign associate with law firms in New York and in Sydney.

"During my international sports career as an olympic sailor before starting the legal practice I learnt the importance of going the extra mile in order to succeed. It is the voluntarism I learnt then which now benefits and is appreciated by my clients."

"I value Jodok’s legal and strategic thinking. He does not limit his counselling to the legal aspects of a claim. Where appropriate he highlights non-legal aspects such as strategic and business considerations as well."
Client Feedback 2015

Jodok Wicki has written his doctoral thesis on market making and price manipulation of own shares of listed stockbrokers (Market Making und Kurspflege kotierter eigener Aktien durch Effektenhändler).

Awards & Recognitions

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Jodok Wicki works very precisely and is able to familiarise himself with complex technical issues in a very short time. In doing so, he develops an understanding that impresses every expert in the field.

The Legal 500, Switzerland,Dispute resolution: arbitration, 2025
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I have been working with Jodok Wicki for years on various matters. He is very experienced and knowledgeable on matters of insurance law, and pursues the interests of his clients vigorously and persistently.

The Legal 500, Switzerland, Insurance, 2025
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Jodok Wicki is a tenacious litigator who understands the insurance industry.

The Legal 500, Switzerland, Insurance, 2025
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For a positive experience, I would recommend Jodok Wicki.

Chambers & Partners, Europe, Litigation, Switzerland, 2025
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Jodok Wicki knows how to develop arguments.

Chambers & Partners, Europe, Litigation, Switzerland, 2025
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I enjoy working with him because he is a very creative lawyer who thinks outside of the box. He is also a very rigorous litigator, with the creativity and technical knowledge to back it up.

Chambers & Partners, Europe, Litigation, Switzerland, 2025
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Jodok Wicki is very strategic and his arguments are compelling.

Chambers & Partners, Europe, Litigation, Switzerland, 2025
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He comes up with solutions out of the box and has a very strategic approach.

Chambers & Partners, Global, Litigation, Switzerland, 2024
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Jodok has very strong knowledge of the law and a very good and creative mind.

Chambers & Partners, Global, Litigation, Switzerland, 2024
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"Jodok Wicki is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced litigator with a profound knowledge of our industry. He analyses matters quickly and thoroughly and always provides valuable advice as well as food for thought."

The Legal 500, Switzerland, Dispute Resolution: Litigation, 2023
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"Dr. Jodok Wicki is an excellent lawyer with very much expertise in the Insurance industry. He is quick-witted and very strong in the strategical analysis of cases. He is great for complex, difficult Insurance or Re-Insurance claims."

The Legal 500, Switzerland, Insurance, 2023
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"Jodok Wicki – excellent arbitrator."

The Legal 500, Switzerland, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, 2023
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Clients report: "He is very good to work with, fast and responsive."

Chambers & Partners, Global, Litigation, Switzerland, 2022
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Sources report Jodok Wicki to be "client-centric, proactive and able to build up trust," before going on to laud his "good strategic advice."

Chambers and Partners, Litigation, Switzerland, Global, 2021
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‘Jodok Wicki is very engaged, has excellent industry knowledge and litigation strategy, and stands out with his attention to detail.’

The Legal 500, Dispute Resolution: Litigation, Switzerland, 2020
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I value Jodok’s legal and strategic thinking. He does not limit his counselling to the legal aspects of a claim. Where appropriate he highlights non-legal aspects such as strategic and business considerations as well.

Client Feedback, 2015
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Practice head Jodok Wicki is recognised for his skills in both litigation and arbitration. Clients comment: "He is helpful; he has a very responsive, creative and collaborative style."

Chambers and Partners, Dispute Resolution, Switzerland, 2015

Relevant experience

Advised a German producer of wind turbines on a joint venture in Asia in an international arbitration proceeding.
Advised a Japanese high-precision tool machine producer on purchase and sale and know-how agreement relating to China in an international arbitration proceeding.
Advised a worldwide insurance company on coverage dispute before Swiss courts under D&O policy.
Advised a worldwide insurance company on coverage dispute before Swiss courts under W&I policy.
Advised two worldwide insurance companies on coverage dispute relating to US IPO under D&O policy in an international arbitration proceeding.

Publications

The Securities Litigation Review – Edition 6 for Switzerland, The Law Reviews, 2020 (together with Kaspar Landolt and Dominique Gemperli)
The Securities Litigation Review – Edition 5 for Switzerland, The Law Reviews, July 2019 (together with Kaspar Landolt and Dominique Gemperli)
The Securities Litigation Review – Edition 4 for Switzerland, The Law Reviews, July 2018 (together with Kaspar Landolt, Dominique Gemperli and Susanna Gut)
Product Liability, Switzerland, 13^th ed. 2020, Lexology Getting the Deal Through
Product Liability, Switzerland, 12^th ed. 2019, Lexology Getting the Deal Through
Product Liability, Switzerland, 11^th ed. 2018, Lexology Getting the Deal Through (together with Susanna Gut)
Fallstricke des Replikrechts im Zivilprozess – eine Replik, AJP/PJA, 04/2017 (together with Reto Hunsperger)
Recognition of Foreign Civil Judgement in Switzerland, in: International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Business Litigation Committee Newsletter, January 2016
Fallstricke des Replikrechts im Zivilprozess und Lösungsvorschläge de lege ferenda, AJP/PJA, 07/2013 (together with Reto Hunsperger)
Zur Verbrauchereigenschaft des Bankkunden bei Spekulationsgeschäften mit Fremdkapital nach Art. 13 Abs. 1 Nr. 3 LugÜ, AJP/PJA, 11/2010 (together with Axel Buhr)
Vorvertragliche Schiedszuständigkeit, ASA Bull., S. 236 ff., 02/2009 (together with Simon Gabriel)
Section of Antitrust Law, chapter XII on Switzerland, Obtaining Discovery Abroad, 2nd edition: Publication of the American Bar Association, 2005, 02/2009

Memberships & Roles

Zürcher Anwaltsverband (ZAV)
Schweizerischer Anwaltsverband (SAV)
International Bar Association
ASA Swiss Arbitration Association
IADC International Association of Defense Counsel

Awards & Rankings

The Legal 500 | Insurance, Switzerland, 2025 | Leading Partner
Chambers and Partners | Dispute Resolution – Litigation, Switzerland, 2022 | Europe | Band 4
Chambers and Partners | Dispute Resolution – Litigation, Switzerland, 2022 | Global | Band 4
The Legal 500 | Insurance, Switzerland, 2022 | Leading Individual
Who's Who Legal | Insurance & Reinsurance, Switzerland, 2021 | National Leader
Who's Who Legal | Product Liability Defence, Switzerland, 2021 | National Leader
Best Lawyers | Arbitration and Mediation, Litigation, 2023
Leaders League | Insurance | Industrial risks & liability litigation, Switzerland, 2021 | Excellent
Leaders League | Dispute resolution - Commercial litigation, Switzerland, 2021 | Excellent
Leaders League | Dispute resolution | Financial litigation & equity financing, Switzerland, 2021 | Highly recommended
Leaders League | Dispute resolution - International arbitration, Switzerland, 2021 | Recommended

Lectures list

Corporate Governance; Verantwortlichkeit und Haftung des Verwaltungsrats: Ein multidisziplinäres Querschnittsthema, Guest lecture at HSG, 29/04/2021
University St. Gallen, 20/05/2019, Cash Pooling (with a focus on issues of responsibility and directors' and officers' liability)
Young ICCA − Istanbul Workshop: Working with intersecting cultures, Choice of arbitrator(s) and assistance of the regional/international institutions, 29/09/2014
Aktuelle Themen der Rechnungslegung: Aktuelle Rechtsprechung zur Rechnungslegung und Wirtschaftsprüfung − Akademie der Treuhandkammer, Zurich; 14/09/2012
Is the Attorney-Client-Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine Relevant Abroad? − Pitfalls and Best Practices, International Corporate Counsel College, Mastering New Challenges in a Globalized Economy, Paris, 7−-8/10/2010
Aktuelle Themen der Rechnungslegung, Lecture at educaris − Akademie der Treuhandkammer, Zurich, 30/09/2010
Evidence Gathering, Remedies and Relief in Switzerland, INTERNATIONAL LITIGATION AND FRAUD, London 26/06/2007
White Collar Crime – A Growing Problem, University of Business & Finance Switzerland, 14/03/2007
Branchenmodul B126 "Recht" für Lehrgang Eidg. Fachausweis als "Bankfachmann / Bankfachfrau", Institut für Finanzplanung IfFP, 2004 - 2006
Ausbildungsblock "Beratungshaftung" - Haftung des Finanzplaners für Beratungstätigkeit und generelle Verantwortlichkeit (StGB, GwG, AFG, VSB, SRO-Reglemente), Institut für Finanzplanung IfFP, 2003 - 2005

Education

2014 – Swiss Bar Association, Certified Specialist for Torts and Insurance Law
2014 – CAS University of Lucerne, Torts and Insurance Law
2001 – PhD, Doctorate, University of Zurich
1994 – Bar admission, Zurich
1992 – Legal studies, Licentiate, University of Zurich

Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution Banking & Finance Corporate / M&A

sectors

Insurance

Insights

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