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

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  • CMS advised Ypsomed on the sale of its pen needle and blood glucose monitoring systems businesses to MTD.

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 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
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 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
5
Pascal Favre
5
Band 5
Geneva-based Pascal Favre is adept at handling acquisitions, joint ventures and spin-offs. He also demonstrates skill in corporate restructuring mandates.

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
CMS

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Switzerland

Corporate/M&A

Daniel Jenny
4
Daniel Jenny
4
Band 4
Stefan Brunnschweiler
4
Stefan Brunnschweiler
Head of Corporate/M&A
4
Band 4
Pascal Favre
5
Pascal Favre
5
Band 5

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