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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.

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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

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We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.

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