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  • CMS European M&A Study 2026
    27 Mar 2026 2 min read
  • Corporate Transparency: Switzerland Introduces a Central Register of Beneficial Owners
    26 Mar 2026 1 min read
  • Türkiye Updates Merger Control Rules to Reflect Economic Reality
    23 Feb 2026 6 min read
  • CMS advises Renaissance Investment Foundation on the acquisition of a majority stake in the Asic Group
    02 Feb 2026 1 min read
  • CMS advises the owners and founders on the sale of a majority stake in MyBikePlan AG to JobRad Holding
    22 Jan 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises Capiton/CymbiQ on the sale of ISPIN AG and Koch IT AG
    16 Jan 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advised Bruker on the acquisition of an additional 60% ownership stake in TOFWERK AG
    06 Jan 2026 2 min read

1 specialist practice area in Corporate / M&A

Whether you are planning a merger as part of your growth strategy, thinking about diversifying into new sectors or looking for new funding options such as non-bank lending or through equity investment, our experts offer you the right mix of legal and commercial advice. Having lawyers who think and act beyond their traditional role and seek to add value can help you secure the competitive edge you need in an ever-changing business environment. Our international team of more than 700 corporate lawyers in 43 countries worldwide can assist you in all aspects of corporate law and M&A, both domestically and internationally.

Whatever your size, a large publicly listed company or a small privately owned business, we can deliver a tailored, commercial, cost effective solution for you, covering areas such as M&A, private equity, equity capital markets, outsourcing, group restructuring and privatisations. Our cross-border teams consist of experts from all practice areas and sectors such as banking, consumer products, energy, infrastructure, insurance, lifesciences, real estate and construction, hotels and leisure, technology and media. This allows us to understand your specific issues for a transaction and provide you with advice within context, saving time and money and allows us to pinpoint your real commercial issues and risks in a transaction.

Our specialist practice areas

Awards & Recognitions
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    CMS is a very professional and experienced M&A law firm with highly qualified and smart lawyers.
    Chambers & Partners, Global, Switzerland, Corporate/M&A, 2026
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    The department stands out thanks to the lawyers' profound legal knowledge, in-depth market insight and commercial pragmatism. They provide seamless cross-practice collaboration.
    Chambers & Partners, Global, Switzerland, Corporate/M&A, 2026
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    The team at CMS pay attention to detail, have a good understanding of the deal structure and are extremely responsive. They also have a very talented pool of resources.
    Chambers & Partners, Global, Switzerland, Corporate/M&A, 2026
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    Very dedicated team. Highly responsive.
    The Legal 500, Switzerland, Commercial, Corporate / M&A, 2024
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    Very strong stakeholder management skills in M&A and partnership management in the highly entrepreneurial life sciences and biotech sector. They lead strategically and operationally.
    The Legal 500, Switzerland, Commercial, Corporate / M&A, 2024
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    Business acumen, pragmatism and a hands-on approach.
    The Legal 500, Switzerland, Commercial, Corporate / M&A, 2024
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    CMS von Erlach has a great M&A team, which has a finger on the pulse and, besides its obviously excellent legal background, delivers commercially driven results to its clients.
    The Legal 500, Switzerland, Commercial, Corporate / M&A, 2024
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    CMS proved to have a very strong ability in understanding commercial dynamics and translating them into ideal legal structures.
    Chambers & Partners, Global, Corporate/M&A, Switzerland, 2024
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    The lawyers are very responsive and are always on top of matters.
    Chambers & Partners, Global, Corporate/M&A, Switzerland, 2024
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    The CMS team has great international understanding.
    Chambers & Partners, Global, International & Cross-Border Transactions, Switzerland, 2024
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    High-quality legal advice; trusted adviser; subject-matter experts in employment law and corporate law; very responsive.
    IFLR 1000, M&A, client feedback, 33rd edition (2023/2024)
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    Look well ahead, proactive, available, dedicated, professional, experts.
    IFLR 1000, M&A, client feedback, 33rd edition (2023/2024)
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    Very efficient and cost-sensitive support. Very structured and to the point. Great to work with.
    IFLR 1000, M&A, client feedback, 33rd edition (2023/2024)
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    Large team, profound technical know-how in the active areas, entrepreneurial mindset.
    IFLR 1000, M&A, client feedback, 33rd edition (2023/2024)
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    Hands-on approach, pragmatic, well-versed, experienced, business acumen, understanding of our business, proactiveness, availability.
    IFLR 1000, M&A, client feedback, 33rd edition (2023/2024)
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    Great corporate culture with very humble team members. Experts in every field/area.
    The Legal 500, Switzerland, Commercial, Corporate / M&A, 2023
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    The knowledge of the team, their availability and reactivity.
    The Legal 500, Switzerland, Commercial, Corporate / M&A, 2023
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    Very committed team and very complementary, even during holiday periods. High quality level.
    The Legal 500, Switzerland, Commercial, Corporate / M&A, 2023

Corporate / M&A Insights

CMS European M&A Study 2026

27 Mar 2026 2 min read

Corporate Transparency: Switzerland Introduces a Central Register of Beneficial Owners

26 Mar 2026 1 min read

Türkiye Updates Merger Control Rules to Reflect Economic Reality

23 Feb 2026 6 min read

CMS advises Renaissance Investment Foundation on the acquisition of a majority stake in the Asic Group

02 Feb 2026 1 min read

CMS advises the owners and founders on the sale of a majority stake in MyBikePlan AG to JobRad Holding

22 Jan 2026 2 min read

CMS advises Capiton/CymbiQ on the sale of ISPIN AG and Koch IT AG

16 Jan 2026 2 min read

CMS advised Bruker on the acquisition of an additional 60% ownership stake in TOFWERK AG

06 Jan 2026 2 min read

Just adopted: Switzerland to introduce an Investment Screening Act

19 Dec 2025 6 min read

Events

  • Switzerland
    08 Apr 2026

    CMS at Fordham IP & Policy Conference

  • Switzerland
    21 Apr 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

  • Switzerland
    28 Apr 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • Switzerland
    02 May 2026

    CMS at INTA 2026

  • Switzerland
    12 May 2026

    "Anti Post Moot Blues"-Event 2026

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