Regarded as being ‘responsive, customer and solution-orientated’, CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. draws on its global office network to operate for an array of international corporations and is routinely engaged to handle cross-border M&A and corporate transactions. The practice is headed up by four key players: Stefan Brunnschweiler, an expert across a variety of sectors that encompasses life sciences and TMT, Pascal Favre, who is a strong choice for publicly listed companies, life sciences companies, and energy and transport corporations, Daniel Jenny, who is well-versed in M&A, private equity investments, and other transactions, and Jérôme Levrat, who is fully immersed within the healthcare industry.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very fast, very responsive and to the point.’

  • 'They have excellent M&A lawyers. Always available und very responsive with a practical yet professional approach.’

  • ‘The team is very responsive, customer and solution-orientated. Even in hectic times, we can always rely on the team. We greatly appreciate the trusting cooperation.’

  • ‘The team offers excellent advice and have a sophisticated ability to understand international client's priorities and perspectives while ensuring those interests are protected in Swiss transactions.’

  • ‘Partner Daniel Jenny offers remarkable expertise in Swiss M&A, providing pragmatic solutions informed by sophisticated understanding of Swiss corporate law.'

  • ‘Our go-to law firm since many years, since it provides the sort of services we are looking for: Hands-on approach, pragmatic while still paying attention to all details, responsiveness, business acumen, reliable and most important. Deal makers and not deal brakers. Billing always within our expectations.’

  • ‘The CMS team stands out for its deep expertise, responsiveness, and client-focused approach. They offer tailored solutions, seamlessly managing complex cross-border transactions. Their innovative use of technology enhances efficiency and transparency in deal execution.'

  • ‘The individuals I work with at CMS demonstrate exceptional professionalism, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to client success.'

Key clients

  • AEW Energie AG
  • Argolite AG
  • BOLDT AG
  • Bruker Corporation
  • CIC Capital (Suisse) AG
  • COWEN Europe AG
  • CPI Property Group
  • DER Touristik Schweiz AG
  • Endeavor/On Location Events LLC
  • FLACHGLAS Wernberg
  • Gadget abc Entertainment Group
  • HÄFELE Holding GmbH
  • Henry Schein
  • PMJ-tec (Shareholder of)
  • ProductLife Group
  • Renaissance Evergreen SA
  • Savills (Overseas Holdings) Limited
  • SCHURTER Group
  • SYNLAB Group
  • Vetrotech Saint-Gobain International AG
  • Vista Klinik Holding AG
  • Ypsomed AG
  • ISS Facility Services AG
  • Complementa
  • capiton

Work highlights

  • Advised Ypsomed, a leading developer and manufacturer of injection and infusion systems for self-medication, on all legal aspects regarding the sale of its pen needle and blood glucose monitoring systems businesses to Medical Technology and Devices S.p.A.
  • Advised CPI Property Group on the sale of its Crans-Montana mountain business to the US-based stock exchange-listed Vail Resorts, Inc., in a deal worth more than CHF110m.
  • Advised Endeavor/On Location Events LLC, the hospitality and events business owned Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company, on their investment in Wiz-Team SA, in a complex transaction which involved a combination of primary and secondary investment.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stefan Brunnschweiler, Pascal Favre, Daniel Jenny, Jérôme Levrat