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CMS SWITZERLAND ADVISES INEOS

20/11/2017

The acquisition of FC Lausanne-Sport

CMS Switzerland has advised INEOS, one of the world's largest manufacturers of chemicals and oil products, on the acquisition of FC Lausanne-Sport, a Swiss historic football club. CMS has handled all M&A aspects of the transaction. It has also advised FC Lausanne-Sport in connection with the approval process by the Swiss Football League. The deal comes after years of investment by INEOS in youth and community sports in Canton Vaud, Switzerland, where the company has the headquarters of many of its businesses. The transaction is subject to approval by the Swiss Football League.

Lead Partners:
Pascal G. Favre, Corporate/M&A
Pierre Ducret, Sports/Litigation

Associates:
Audrey Durand, Corporate/M&A
Jérôme Levrat, Corporate/M&A