The transaction was supported by dedicated teams from CMS Austria and CMS Norway, who
provided comprehensive legal advice throughout the process. The CMS team was led by
Florian Mayer, Partner in Corporate/M&A at CMS Austria, and Espen Debes, Partner for
Corporate/M&A at CMS Norway, who worked closely with Laerdal Medical to navigate the
complexities of the acquisition.
Florian Mayer commented: "We are pleased to have advised Laerdal Medical on this significant
acquisition. This transaction marks an important step in Laerdal Medical's strategic growth and
enables the seamless integration of SIMCharacters into its global operations. Our legal team
successfully navigated the complexities of this multi-jurisdictional acquisition, demonstrating
CMS' strong ability to manage cross-border transactions. We ensured compliance with all
regulatory requirements and facilitated a smooth transition.”
Gabriela Staber, Partner for Life Sciences & Healthcare and IP at CMS Austria, adds: "At CMS
we understand the importance of strategic acquisitions in the healthcare sector. Our team is
committed to providing tailored legal solutions that support our clients' growth and innovation.
We look forward to seeing the positive impact of this acquisition on healthcare training and
patient care globally.”
Laerdal Medical has a long-standing relationship with SIMCharacters, having previously
collaborated as a distributor. With this acquisition, SIMCharacters will now operate as part of
Laerdal's global organisation, allowing for greater synergy and innovation in healthcare
simulation, particularly in the fields of neonatology and paediatric care.
Team CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz (Austria)
Florian Mayer (Lead Partner; M&A)
Anna Hiegelsperger (Lead Associate; M&A)
Gabriela Staber (Partner; IP, Life Sciences & Healthcare)
Isabella Redl (Associate; IP, Life Sciences & Healthcare)
Robert Keisler (Partner; Public Commercial Law)
Daniela Krömer (Partner; Employment Law)
Dieter Zandler (Partner; Competition and Trade)
Alexander Sommergruber (Associate; Competition and Trade)
Andreas Lichtenberger (Attorney-at-law; Data Protection, Commercial Law)
Bernhard Oreschnik (Attorney-at-law; Tax Law)
Marco Steiner-Selenic (Attorney-at-law, M&A)
Rebecca Herlitz (Associate; M&A)
Team CMS Kluge (Norway)
Espen Debes (Lead Partner; Corporate/M&A)
Anne Louise Finnerud (Associate; Corporate/M&A
About Laerdal Medical
Laerdal Medical is a leader in healthcare education and resuscitation training, committed to
helping save lives through immersive technologies and-driven insights. Their mission is to
enhance care quality and save one million additional lives annually by 2030. This goal is shared
across the Laerdal Group, which includes Laerdal Medical, Laerdal Global Health, Million Lives
Fund, and Laerdal Foundation. Operating in 26 countries, Laerdal Medical collaborates with
partners to achieve their mission. For more details, visit laerdal.com.
About SIMCharacters
SIMCharacters - High Emotion Simulation was founded in Vienna, Austria in 2012. The
company was established with an interdisciplinary team comprising neonatologists and
