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The CMS Corporate/M&A Group is pleased to launch the 16th edition of the European M&A Study

We are pleased to share with you the 2024 edition of the European M&A Outlook, published by CMS in association with Mergermarket.

What do we offer as part of our equIP programme to help start-ups scale? Discover how Pelt8 helps its clients to collect sustainability data in an easy and auditable way, and learn about their experience as an equIP participant.

On 1 January 2023, after a long lasting political process, the new corporate law (amendment of the Swiss Code of Obligations) has come into force. In addition to clarifications and administrative simplifications, the revision of the corporate law aims, among other things, to make the incorporation and capital regulations more flexible and to align them with the accounting law, to modernize the provisions regarding the board of directors and the general meeting of shareholders, and to strengthen shareholder rights. In addition, the revised law expressly allows the introduction of an arbitration clause in the articles of association. Below you will find an overview of the most important changes.

We are pleased to share with you the 2023 edition of the European M&A Outlook published by CMS in association with Mergermarket.

What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team

Corona-Pandemic (COVID-19) and General Meetings Questions and answers in relation to COVID-19 in Switzerland  My company plans its annual general meeting. Are general meetings affected by the Swiss...

In recent years, the Swiss start-up scene has developed strongly and the international perception of Switzerland as a start-up and investment location has significantly increased. While the number of...

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on how general meetings of Swiss companies are being held. In particular, recurring bans on events have affected general meetings requiring...

Because measures by Switzerland's Federal government to curb the outbreak of COVID-19 through the passage of "COVID-19 Ordinance 2" substantially affected several industry sectors, the Federal government...

New rules due to Coronavirus | General meetings of Swiss companies Due to the ongoing spread of the coronavirus in Switzerland, the Swiss Federal Council issued an amended version of the COV­ID-19-Or­din­ance...