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CMS Switzerland is one of the leading law firms in the country with a proven track record and a reputation for excellent client service stretching back more than half a century.
It offers unique local expertise and international reach as we form an integral part of the world’s 6th largest law firm by headcount, with more than 1,000 corporate lawyers operating from 78 offices in 47 countries. We work closely together with our colleagues in other jurisdictions within the greater CMS firm to deliver bespoke services, comprehensive advice and novel solutions to our national and international clients in complex, multijurisdictional matters. Our resources and structure allow us both to be cost-effective at the upper-mid-market level and to successfully handle top-end mandates.
We advise on all aspects of Corporate / M&A law and transactions:
Our additional expertise include advice on Transaction Risk Insurance, directors’ liability (we advised independent board member of Sika in a directors’ liability action regarding the contemplated Saint-Gobain takeover) and start up initiatives where have support programmes for start-up companies.
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CMS's corporate team works closely with the law firm's network of offices across Europe to assist clients with cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures. The team often acts on the buy side of transactions, but also assists with corporate restructurings. The law firm retains a number of clients from the life sciences, chemical and automotive industries.
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CMS advised Ypsomed on the sale of its pen needle and blood glucose monitoring systems businesses to MTD.
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CMS gives extremely valued advice in a very efficient and pragmatic manner. It also has a very strong and amazing network in Switzerland and Europe.
CMS was able to differentiate between the legal requirements which were black and white and the commercial elements of the deal which could be up for negotiation.
CMS is extremely diligent, proactive and hardworking. The team always responds very quickly to our questions and needs and is available whenever required.
CMS provides a hands-on and pragmatic approach. It has brilliant and experienced lawyers, an understanding of its clients' businesses and business acumen. The team is prepared to go the extra mile.
CMS knows the industry well and is pragmatic and to the point.
CMS gives extremely valued advice in a very efficient and pragmatic manner. It also has a very strong and amazing network in Switzerland and Europe.
CMS was able to differentiate between the legal requirements which were black and white and the commercial elements of the deal which could be up for negotiation.
CMS is extremely diligent, proactive and hardworking. The team always responds very quickly to our questions and needs and is available whenever required.
CMS provides a hands-on and pragmatic approach. It has brilliant and experienced lawyers, an understanding of its clients' businesses and business acumen. The team is prepared to go the extra mile.
CMS knows the industry well and is pragmatic and to the point.
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Daniel Jenny is very strong in all areas.
Daniel Jenny is a very good lawyer who is very experienced in his area, knows the market and understands legal matters very quickly. He is flexible and it is a pleasure to work with him.
Daniel Jenny is very strong technically but also able to be pragmatic and find solutions. He is commercially-minded, very proactive and it is easy to get a hold of him.
Stefan Brunnschweiler is a Zürich-based practitioner who acts on acquisitions and sales, most recently in the life sciences and technology sectors.
Stefan Brunnschweiler is a very organised and efficient lawyer who drives the process and ensures timelines are met.
Stefan Brunnschweiler has very good experience.
Stefan Brunnschweiler is incredibly quick, always available, very pleasant to work with, client-oriented and very skilled.
Stefan Brunnschweiler is an excellent lawyer who provides great support, has a business mindset and brings good knowledge of the market.
Pascal Favre is very proactive and very quick in responding. I would say he is very detailed and at the same time, very able to manage the business.
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Alain Raemy
Andrea Relly
Audrey Durand
Aye Al-Jarrah
David Müller
Ferdinand Blezinger
Florian Jung
Francesca Scalco
Franziska Hammer
Jerôme Levrat
Kevin Marcato
Milena Ferro-Luzzi
Head of Department
Samuel Gang
Head of Department
Stephan Werlen
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