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A cross-border team from CMS has advised On Location, the Endeavor-owned leader in premium experiences, hospitality, and travel, on its strategic investment in Wiz-Team, a leading event and data management technology solution. The investment will support integration of Wiz-Team’s technology and software across the On Location portfolio, with a focus on enhancing guest registration and communication, accreditation, accommodation, and access con­trol. Already, On Location has partnered with Wiz-Team to enhance guest management services across its marquee VIP experiences, travel, and hospitality offerings, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games (for which On Location is the official, exclusive hospitality provider through to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games), Super Bowl, and the Aer Lingus Classic. A team of CMS Zurich and London, led by partner Dr Daniel Jenny and senior associate Florian Jung (both CMS Zurich) as well as partner Nick Crosbie and senior associate Lauren Wood (both CMS London) has advised Endeavor / On Location on this trans­ac­tion.  The team further consisted of Samuel Gang (senior associate; corporate), Alexander Salamon (attorney trainee; corporate), Christian Gersbach (partner; employment), Miryam Meile (senior associate; employment), Mark Cagienard (partner; tax), Dirk Spacek (partner; IP/IT), Michelle Lindenman (associate; real estate; all CMS Zurich); Tetyana Dovgan (partner; corporate), Mariana Saienko (senior associate; corporate); Ihor Pavliukov (associate; corporate; all CMS Kyiv), Marco Casasole (partner; corporate; corporate), Francesco Capasso (Counsel; corporate), Giusy Lauro (counsel; employment; all CMS Rome), David Prync (partner; corporate), and Ségolène Regout (senior associate; corporate; both CMS Brussels). CMS ZurichDr Daniel Jenny, Partner, Corporate/M&AFlorian Jung, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&ASamuel Gang, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&AAlexander Salamon, Attorney Trainee, Corporate/M&AChristian Gersbach, Partner, EmploymentMiryam Meile, Senior Associate, EmploymentMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxDirk Spacek, Partner, IP/ITMichelle Lindenmann, Associate, Real EstateCMS LondonNick Crosbie, Partner, Corporate/M&ALauren Wood, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&ACMS KyivTetyana Dovgan, Partner, Corporate/M&AMariana Saienko, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&AIhor Pavliukov, Associate, Corporate/M&ACMS RomeMarco Casasole, Partner, Corporate/M&AFrancesco Capasso, Counsel, Corporate/M&AGiusy Lauro, Counsel, Employment CMS Brussels David Prync, Partner, Corporate/M&ASégolène Regout, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&A

Simpson Strong-Tie has acquired PMJ-tec, a Swiss roofing and facade fastener manufacturer specializing in A2, A4 and other high grade corrosion resistant stainless steel products. PMJ-tec, founded in 1975, has its main office and factory in Switzerland and warehouses as well as sales offices in Germany and the Netherlands. Its products, including bi-metal fasteners, carbon steel fasteners and drainage pipe couplers, are engineered with over 45 years of expertise in the construction fastener industry and manufactured in compliance with rigorous internal and external stand­ards.“PMJ-tec is known not only for its superior quality products, but also for its commitment to the clients and service as well as in­nov­a­tion-ori­ented culture, all of which makes it a perfect match for Simpson Strong-Tie. This acquisition introduces bi-metal fasteners to our product portfolio, which is of great strategic importance to us”, explains Fabio Di Clemente Fabio Di Clemente, Director EU Strategy at Simpson Strong-Tie. Simpson Strong-Tie is the world leader in structural solu­tions-products and technology that help people design and build safer, stronger homes, buildings, and communities. A team of CMS led by Dr Daniel Jenny and Florian Jung has advised the seller on all legal aspects of this transaction. CMS SwitzerlandDr Daniel Jenny, Partner, Corporate/M&AFlorian Jung, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&ASamuel Gang, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&AMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxCMS Neth­er­land­sPi­eter van Duijvenvoorde, Partner, Corporate/M&A

CMS advised the shareholders of BOLDT AG, Zurich, on the sale of their shares to Bully Pulpit Interactive (BPI). BOLDT is a senior-led European business strategy, public policy and communication consulting firm with more than 50 professionals and offices in Berlin, Brussels, Düsseldorf, London, Oslo as well as Zurich and advises some of the world's largest enterprises on their most critical issues. Boldt will keep its branding and become "BOLDT, a BPI Company". Boldt is focused on delivering business strategy, communications, and stakeholder engagement to transform organisations and performance. BPI is a US outcomes agency at the intersection of business, politics, and policy with offices in Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Washington, DC as well as two-time PRovoke Media Global Public Affairs Agency of the Year. In connection with the transaction, BPI will rebrand as Bully Pulpit International. With the acquisition of BOLDT, BPI enters into the European market and can offer to the customers of the combined enterprise transatlantic services. The combined company will have more than 250 employees in 10 offices in 6 countries. Against the background of pivotal elections in both the U.S. and Europe next year, the world’s most influential leaders and brands need a single best-in-class partner that can deliver a coherent bilateral strategy. With this investment, BPI introduces a bilateral public affairs, campaigning, and strategic communications offering to serve both American and European clients. As the pace of change increases, policy discussions evolve, and stakeholders demand engagement, brands require a cohesive approach across policy and corporate strategy in the U.S. and Europe. For Jeremy Galbraith, Managing Partner of BOLDT, it is an ideal time for BOLDT and BPI to join forces, given the political landscape and the pressures that businesses face to transform in Europe and in the U.S. BPI's and Boldt's service offering and culture are a natural fit. The introduction between BPI and BOLDT, which ultimately culminated in the acquisition of Boldt by BPI, was made by Jon Banner, Global Chief Impact Officer of McDonald's.A CMS team led by Daniel Jenny provided comprehensive legal advice to the shareholders of BOLDT AG in connection with the transaction. CMS ZurichDr Daniel Jenny, Partner, Corporate / M&AMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxChristian Gersbach, Partner, EmploymentDr Ferdinand Blezinger, Senior Associate, Corporate / M&ADr David Schuler, Senior Associate, TaxRafael Gruber, Attorney TraineeCMS LondonJohn Finnemore, Partner, Corporate / M&A

Rankings of CMS Switzerland in The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Edition

Chambers and Partners has pub­lished its rankings of Europe's lead­ing law firms and lawyers in the Europe Guide 2023. Our firm and our lawyers are listed in both rankings for Switzerland.

Chambers and Partners has pub­lished its rankings of the world's leading law firms and lawyers in the Global Guide 2023. Our firm is again listed in both rankings for Switzerland.

The leading facility management and workplace experience company ISS has acquired Livit FM Services AG from its previous parent company Livit AG. Livit FM Services AG looks after a large proportion of Swiss Life properties in Switzerland. The company has over 670 employees. The takeover of Livit FM Services AG is a strategic acquisition that strengthens ISS Switzerland's market position. The transaction will enable ISS to expand and develop its service delivery to the real estate industry segment. The integration of the acquired company is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2023. Livit FM Services AG will operate under the ISS brand in the future.A team of CMS led by Dr Daniel Jenny comprehensively advised ISS on all legal matters of this transaction. CMS Switzer­land­Dr Daniel Jenny, Partner, Corporate/M&ADr Ferdinand Blezinger, Associate, Corporate/M&AFlorian Jung, Associate, Corporate/M&AAlexandra Stocker, Associate, Corporate/M&AReto Hunsperger, Partner, Com­mer­cialDr Mar­jolaine Jakob, Partner, Com­mer­cial­Christina Winter, Associate, EmploymentHelena Loretan, Associate, Real EstateMark Cagienard, Partner, Tax

Investment company GENUI and Magnolia, a leading software vendor in the global digital experience and content management markets, announced that GENUI acquired a majority stake in Magnolia and injects significant growth capital into Magnolia. Magnolia is an emerging vendor pioneering the vision of "composable" Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs). Magnolia already serves clients in more than 100 countries through nine regional offices and counts many global brands such as The New York Times, Sanofi, Sainsbury's, Ping An and Bechtle as its trusted customers. With the funding, the company will continue the expansion of its global sales and marketing footprint including its technology and channel partner ecosystems, accelerate product innovation and increase global market aware­ness. GENUI is a company founded by renowned entrepreneurs and investment professionals who believe in "Good En­tre­pren­eur­ship". GENUI exclusively makes long-term commitments to companies with the goal of creating sustainable growth and social value. Companies are given professional governance by getting access to entrepreneurs with in­dustry-rel­ev­ant expertise and their corresponding networks.A global team led by Dr Daniel Jenny, CMS Switzerland, provided comprehensive legal advice to GENUI in connection with the transaction. CMS Switzerland Daniel Jenny, Partner, Corporate/M&ADirk Spacek, Partner, Intellectual PropertyMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxKaspar Landolt, Partner, Banking & FinanceAlexandra Stocker, Associate, Corporate/M&APascal Stocker, Associate, Corporate/M&AFerdinand Blezinger, Associate, Corporate/M&AChristina Winter, Associate, Em­ploy­ment­Patrick Neher, Attorney Trainee, Real EstateSabrina Djordjevic, Trademark Administrator, Intellectual PropertyCMS SingaporeToby Grainger, PartnerLeslie Tay, AssociateSam Ng, Of-CounselCMS Spain Igancio Zarzalejos, PartnerAna Vázquez Recio, AssociatePilar Becerril An­drada-Vander­wilde, TraineeCMS Czech RepublicHelen Rodwell, PartnerMonika Hospudkova, AssociateCMS UKTom Jameson, PartnerSarah Kensell, AssociateZoe Loftus-Bell, Senior ParalegalFaegre Drinker USALuc Attlan, PartnerAshlee M. Germany, AssociateDavid Kay, Senior CounselVILAF VietnamNgo Thanh Tung, PartnerEsko Cate, AssociateNguyen Phoung Ngan, Counsel 

VASS, a portfolio company of private equity firm One Equity Partners, entered into a share purchase agreement, which contemplates the acquisition of One Inside. Through the partnership with One Inside VASS strengthens its expertise in Adobe technology and enters into the Swiss market. One Inside in return wins a strong European partner in order to offer digitalization projects from strategy to execution. Together the enterprises offer their customers a comprehensive portfolio of IT solutions on an international basis. One Inside was founded 1998 in Switzerland and offers IT consulting. In particular, One Inside creates extraordinary customer experiences for its clients focusing on Adobe solutions. One Inside employs more than 70 experts at 5 different locations in Switzerland, Germany and North Macedonia and offers services to a number of renowned Swiss customers. VASS is a leading European IT consulting enterprise with its roots in Spain, now present in 21 countries worldwide, focusing on digitalization. Partnering with One Inside is part of VASS' comprehensive M&A strategy to form a European champion in CX consulting. For 2022, the now extended VASS group expects sales of more than EUR 260'000'000.A CMS team led by Dr Daniel Jenny advised the shareholders of One Inside on all legal and tax matters in connection with the transaction. CMS Switzer­land­Dr Daniel Jenny, Partner, Corporate / M&AMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxDr Ferdinand Blezinger, Associate, Corporate / M&ACMS North MacedoniaMarija Filipovska, Partnerin, Corporate / M&AAleksandar Josimovski, Attorney-at-law, Corporate / M&AAleksandar Kralevski, Associate, Corporate / M&AZlatko Kujundjiski, Associate, CompetitionCMS Ger­manyDr Chris­toph Lächler, Partner, Corporate / M&AChristina Haußmann, Senior Associate, Corporate / M&AAndreas Kazmaier, Associate, Corporate / M&A

Rankings of CMS Switzerland in The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 edition

Infopro Digital, a leading European B2B group specialised in information and technology, acquires Bindexis AG from NZZ. Bindexis AG focuses on the monitoring and lead generation of construction projects. The company is headquartered in Basel. The acquisition of Bindexis AG is part of Infopro Digital's in­ter­na­tion­al­isa­tion strategy and strengthens its European leadership in monitoring and lead generation for construction projects. Infopro Digital already owns eight leading platforms across eight major European markets. Infopro Digital is present in 17 countries and employs more than 4,000 people. Infopro Digital's innovative solutions are aimed at professionals in five key business sectors: construction and public sector, automotive, industry, insurance and finance, as well as retail.A team from CMS Switzerland, led by Daniel Jenny, advised Infopro Digital on all legal matters of the transaction. CMS Switzer­land­Dr Daniel Jenny, Partner, Corporate/ M&APascal Stocker, Associate, Corporate/ M&AAlexandra Stocker, Associate, Corporate/ M&ADr Dirk Spacek, Partner, IP / IT / Com­mer­cial­Chris­ti­an Gersbach, Partner, EmploymentThomas Zweifel, Associate, Real EstatePatrick Neher, Trainee, CommercialCMS UkraineTetyana Dovgan, Partner, Corporate/ M&AMariana Saienko, Senior Associate, Corporate/ M&AMykola Heletiy, Senior Associate, EmploymentDenys Hatseniuk, Lawyer, Corporate/ M&A