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Dr jur Ferdinand Blezinger, LL.M.

Senior Associate

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd
Dreikönigstrasse 7
P.O. Box
8022 Zurich
Switzerland
Languages German, English

Ferdinand Blezinger focuses on M&A, Restructuring, Private Equity and general corporate law.

He advises on national and international M&A transactions, both on the buy- and sell-side.

Ferdinand Blezinger studied law in Munich, Germany, graduating with the First State Examination. He then spent three years as a research associate at the Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance (Wolfgang Schön), intermitted by LL.M.-studies at Cambridge University. This was followed by clerkship at the higher regional court of Munich, graduating with the Second State Examination. He stayed with CMS offices in Munich and Zurich for two stages of his training. He re-joined CMS in 2019. 

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Memberships & Roles

  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
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Publications

  • Gewinnverteilung bei Personengesellschaften (AHW 232), Dissertation, Cologne 2018
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Lectures list

  • Corporate Governance; Verantwortlichkeit und Haftung des Verwaltungsrats: Ein multidisziplinäres Querschnittsthema, Guest Lecture at HSG, 29 April 2021
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Education

  • 2019 – Dr. jur. (Doctor of Laws), summa cum laude, University of Munich, Germany, Faculty Prize
  • 2018 – Second State Examination, Munich, Germany
  • 2015 – LL.M. in Commercial Law, University of Cambridge
  • 2013 – First State Examination, Munich, Germany
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16/01/2024
CMS advises Savills on the acquisition of VERBIER HOSPITALITY SA (Verbier...
Savills (Overseas Holdings) Limited, a group company of the Savills Group, acquires VERBIER HOSPITALITY SA, based in Verbier (Val de Bagnes). 
11/01/2024
CMS advised on the sale of Argolite AG to SWISS KRONO Group
Zurich, January 2024 | A team of CMS Switzerland under the lead of Stefan Brunnschweiler and Samuel Felix Gang provided comprehensive advice to the sole shareholder on all legal aspects regarding the sale of Argolite AG to SWISS KRONO Group. The team further consisted of Sibylle Schnyder, David Hürlimann, Andrea Relly, Ferdinand Blezinger, Dominik Penkov and Alexander Salamon. Argolite AG, which was founded in 1937 and operates out of Willisau (Switzerland), has been producing laminates since 1953 and is the only Swiss manufacturer of HPL (High Pressure Laminate) in accordance with the EN438 quality standard, having around 80 employees. Founded in Menznau (Switzerland) in 1966, the SWISS KRONO Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of wood-based materials and stands for sustainable and innovative solutions in the Flooring, Interiors and Building Materials business. SWISS KRONO focuses on recyclable materials for living and working environments. As a preferred partner, SWISS KRONO enables its customers to grow with green building materials. Founded as a family business, the Group is wholly owned by Ines Kaindl-Benes. For the SWISS KRONO Group, the acquisition offers synergies and growth opportunities in an increasingly competitive market and also represents a clear commitment to the home market and the location in Switzerland. Despite the acquisition by the SWISS KRONO Group, Argolite AG will retain its legal independence, the Willisau site and the jobs there. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price of the transaction. CMS Switzer­land­Stefan Brunnschweiler, LL.M., Managing Partner, Head Corporate/M&ASamuel Felix Gang, LL.M., Senior Associate, Corporate/M&AAndrea Relly, Counsel, Corporate/M&ADr Ferdinand Blezinger, LL.M., Senior Associate, Corporate/M&AAlexander Salamon, Attorney Trainee, Corporate/M&ADr Sibylle Schnyder, LL.M., Partner, Real EstateDavid Hürlimann, Managing Partner, TaxDominik Penkov, Associate, Tax
22/12/2023
CMS advises Shareholders of Boldt AG on the sale of their shares to BPI
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
06/11/2023
CMS advised Float on the Issuance of a Tokenized Debt Instrument
Zurich,  Novem­ber 2023A team of CMS Switzerland and CMS Luxembourg, lead by partner Matthias Kuert, advised Float Finance AB, Stockholm, Sweden, on legal and tax aspects of a tokenized debt instrument issued under Swiss law by a Luxembourg Special Purpose Vehicle. The instrument labelled FLOAT1 is one of Europe's first private debt asset tokens, and a great example of a tokenized financial instrument issued under the landmark Swiss DLT legal framework. The FLOAT1 token offers investors access to a diversified portfolio of private SME loans to European SaaS and technology businesses. Float worked together with banking partner Sygnum Bank AG, Zurich, Switzerland, and senior lender, Fasanara Capital Ltd, London, England (one of Europe's largest FinTech credit funds), to tokenize and issue the debt instrument within a fully regulated environment. By way of the FLOAT1 token, Float brings illiquid real-world financial assets onto the Polygon Labs blockchain to make them accessible to investors and tradeable. Float, Sygnum Bank, Fasanara Capital and CMS closely collaborated to make the issuance of the FLOAT1 token happen. The CMS team consisted of the following professionals: CMS SwitzerlandDr Matthias Kuert, Lead Partner, Capital Markets / Fintech & BlockchainTina Balzli, Partner, Fintech & BlockchainDr Ferdinand Blezinger, Senior Associate, Corporate / M&AAlina Fancelli, Associate, Capital MarketsMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxDr David Schuler, Senior Associate, TaxCMS Lux­em­bour­gAuréli­en Hollard, Partner, Investment FundsGeorgios Kortesis, Managing Associate, Capital Markets & BlockchainJosé Juan Ocaña, Senior Associate, Capital Markets & Block­chain­Stamat­ina Stylianopoulou, Associate, Capital Markets & Block­chain­Frédéric Feyten, Managing Partner and Partner, TaxAlejandro Domínguez Becerra, Senior Counsel, TaxSarah Lemaire, Managing Associate, TaxVicente Chapa, Associate, Tax
03/11/2023
Spin-off: CMS advises current Cowen Europe partners on acquisition of Continental...
Leipzig – The current partners of the Cowen Europe Group are taking over the Continental European investment banking business of TD Cowen, a division of TD Securities. With 12 partners and 50 employees...
02/05/2023
CMS advises DER Touristik Suisse AG on the acquisition of Golf and Travel...
DER Touristik Suisse AG, a group company of the German REWE Group, acquires Golf and Travel AG, based in Root.
02/11/2022
CMS advised ISS on the acquisition of Livit FM Services AG
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
29/07/2022
CMS advised GENUI on the acquisition of a majority stake in Magnolia
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 
28/04/2022
CMS advised shareholders on their sale of One Inside to VASS
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
12/01/2022
CMS advises shareholders on their sale of SwissQ Consulting AG to Xebia
Xebia, a portfolio company of the private equity firm Waterland, entered into a share purchase agreement concerning the acquisition of SwissQ. The partnership with SwissQ will extend Xebia's geographical reach into Switzerland, while SwissQ will gain offshore and nearshore capabilities. Overall, the transaction will result in access to a combined 4'000 technical experts worldwide in the areas of data, AI, cloud, DevOps, SRE as well as software development for offering services to a joint customer base. Founded in 2006, SwissQ Consulting AG is an IT consulting and training company, which also organizes renowned technology conferences in Switzerland. SwissQ Consulting AG employs more than 120 experts at offices in Zurich and Bern and offers services to a number of renowned customers. Xebia is a globally leading digital full-service consulting enterprise with its head office in the Netherlands. Xebia employs more than 4'000 experts globally.A CMS team led by Dr Daniel Jenny advised the shareholders of SwissQ Consulting AG on all legal and tax matters in connection with the transaction. CMS SwitzerlandDr Daniel Jenny, Partner, Corporate / M&AMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxChristian Gersbach, Partner, EmploymentDr Ferdinand Blezinger, Associate, Corporate / M&AFlorian Jung, Associate, Corporate / M&AJens Lehmann, Associate, TaxTarik Salkim, Attorney TraineeCMS AmsterdamPieter van Duijvenvoorde, Partner, Corporate / M&A
29/12/2021
CMS advised Thomas Reister on the sale of his majority stake in the emodrom...
Thomas Reister has sold his majority stake in the emodrom Group to his co-shareholders. The emodrom Group is involved in the marketing and strategic development of the Hockenheimring racing circuit in Hockenheim, Baden-Württem­berg (Germany). The emodrom Group supports the location of companies (including Porsche) on the racing circuit, establishes its own mobility-related businesses there and otherwise markets the racing circuit for events. Under the leadership of Thomas Reister, the emodrom Group has successfully emancipated the Hockenheimring from pure racing (formerly Formula 1) in the last 10 years, despite difficult starting conditions. Instead of exclusively racing, the Hockenheimring now offers a wide range of services and experiences related to mobility. A CMS team led by Dr Daniel Jenny provided comprehensive legal advice to Thomas Reister in connection with the transaction. TeamDr Daniel Jenny, Partner, Corporate / M&AMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxDr Simone Brauchbar Birkhäuser, Counsel, Intellectual PropertyDr Ferdinand Blezinger, Associate, Corporate / M&AFlorian Jung, Associate, Corporate / M&ATarik Salkim, Trainee
16/12/2021
Legal guide for company directors in Switzerland
Directors duties and responsibilities 1. What form does the board of directors take? In Switzerland, companies have a single board of directors (“Ver­wal­tung­s­rat”). Many companies however use the...