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CMS advises Lab14 GmbH on the acquisition of a majority stake in Nanosurf AG

Lab14 GmbH, a portfolio company of RSBG SE, the investment company of the RAG-Foundation, acquires a majority stake in Liestal-based Nanosurf AG.

Zurich, 26 January 2023 

Nanosurf AG is one of the leading innovators in the market for atomic force microscopes serving both industrial and academic customers in materials and life sciences. Nanosurf will continue to concentrate on innovation, quality, and reliability of products, services, and support.

Lab14 is a group of successful high-tech companies that provide advanced manufacturing and surface analysis solutions. The products and services offered by the Lab14 companies serve a wide range of demanding nano- and microfabrication as well as surface characterization applications. Nanosurf will utilize the sales and technology synergies with Lab14 to enhance its business across a wide range of fields, from biotechnologies to semiconductor manufacturing.

An international CMS team led by partner Stephan Werlen and senior associate Pascal Stocker provided comprehensive legal advice to Lab14 GmbH on the transaction.

CMS Switzerland

  • Stephan Werlen, Partner, Corporate / M&A
  • Pascal Stocker, Senior Associate, Corporate / M&A
  • Anna Mast, Associate, Corporate / M&A
  • Dirk Spacek, Partner, IP / IT
  • Katja Bertsche, Senior Associate, Real Estate
  • Sarah Keller, Senior Associate, Employment
  • Jens Lehmann, Senior Associate, Tax

CMS Germany

  • Malte Bruhns, Partner, Corporate / M&A
  • Björn Otto, Partner, Employment
  • Ricarda Müller, Senior Associate, Employment

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