About

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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:


  • M&A (private acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, strategic alliances, cross-border mergers, public takeovers)
  • Private Equity (buyouts, minority investments, take-privates, co-investments, buy and build strategies, exits)
  • Equity Capital Markets (listings of securities, IPOs, secondary issues, corporate advisory and governance)


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.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Switzerland

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • CMS advised CPI Property Group on the CHF110 million sale of its Crans-Montana ski resort business to Vail Resorts.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Jenny
4
Daniel Jenny
4
Band 4
Daniel Jenny frequently advises on cross-border acquisitions and restructuring mandates. He has a particular focus on technology-related mandates.

Daniel Jenny has the ability to explain matters, raise the issues and solve them.

Daniel Jenny has a good overall grasp of the deal structure.

Daniel Jenny is not only technically excellent but he is also able to explain complex legal matters easily.

He takes a proactive approach, anticipating issues before they arise and driving negotiations forward with confidence and clarity.

He has an excellent understanding of commercial matters and is a strong negotiator with an impressive grasp of the dynamics.

Stefan Brunnschweiler
4
Stefan Brunnschweiler
Head of Corporate/M&A
4
Band 4

Stefan Brunnschweiler is a Zürich-based practitioner who acts on acquisitions and sales, most notably in the life sciences, financial services and technology sectors.

Stefan Brunnschweiler's negotiation and tactical skills were very helpful for the overall transaction.

Stefan Brunnschweiler possesses outstanding expertise and is to the point, hands-on, well connected and very responsive.

Stefan Brunnschweiler is a very calm and competent lawyer.

Stefan Brunnschweiler provides excellent support in negotiations and is very good at challenging structures and decisions.

Ranked Lawyers at
CMS

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Corporate/M&A

Daniel Jenny
4
Daniel Jenny
4
Band 4
Stefan Brunnschweiler
4
Stefan Brunnschweiler
Head of Corporate/M&A
4
Band 4

Members

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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

Pascal Favre

Pascal Favre

Head of Department

Samuel Gang

Stefan Brunnschweiler

Stefan Brunnschweiler

Head of Department

Stephan Werlen

Industries

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Energy

Financial Services

Infrastructure and Projects

Life sciences and Healthcare

Real Estate

Technology, Media and Telecommunications