Bribery & Corruption
Switzerland
06 June 2025
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
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.
Lawyers
Practice head
Stefan Brunnschweiler; Pascal Favre; Daniel Jenny; Jérôme Levrat