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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.
CMS does more deals in Europe than any other law firm and have the global footprint to connect the dots anywhere in the world. Over 1,400 Corporate/M&A experts collaborate across 45 countries globally to create a one-stop shop with seamless advice for multijurisdictional transactions. Our team excels in every aspect of our service by focusing on clear, practical advice that makes the difference.
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 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 is extremely diligent, proactive and hardworking. The team always responds very quickly to our questions and needs and is available whenever required.
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 knows the industry well and is pragmatic and to the point.
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 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 is extremely diligent, proactive and hardworking. The team always responds very quickly to our questions and needs and is available whenever required.
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 knows the industry well and is pragmatic and to the point.
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.
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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
Alexandra Stocker
Audrey Durand
Ferdinand Blezinger
Florian Jung
Franziska Hammer
Jérôme Levrat
Matthias Kuert
Milena Ferro-Luzzi
Pascal Favre
Patrick Sommer
Samuel Gang
Head of Department
Stephan Werlen