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Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Germany

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

CMS boasts a full-service team capable of handling the full gamut of financing matters. The team is particularly recommended for acquisition finance, corporate lending and refinancing transactions, acting for financial institutions and corporates. The law firm's repertoire also encompasses project financing, particularly in the renewables and infrastructure sectors, as well as real estate and rail finance. Additionally, CMS is a frequent choice for clients for cross-border work thanks to its robust international set-up, while its full-service offering ensures expert advice from related practice groups is provided.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised Stadtwerke Düsseldorf on the issuance of a EUR145.5 million ESG-linked Schuldschein loan.

Strengths

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"By combining excellent finance expertise with its strong sector knowledge, CMS contributed heavily to making a tailor-made financing a success for all parties involved."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"While also meeting our requirements regarding quality of the documentation, CMS's good quality of service with quick turnaround times enabled us to work against a challenging timeline."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"The team is able to handle complex and sophisticated matters with a strong sense for commercially viable solutions."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"CMS is an outstanding law firm for Mittelstand companies."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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4
Markus Pfaff
4
Band 4

Markus Pfaff is recognised for his experience in corporate, acquisition and real estate finance. He acts for PE and corporate borrowers as well as lenders and is active on cross-border transactions.

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F
Andrea München
F
Foreign Expert

Andrea München of CMS is admitted to practice law in Germany and Luxembourg, offering particular expertise in real estate finance projects involving both jurisdictions. She also assists with supervisory law issues, licensing procedures and cryptocurrency topics.

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Markus Pfaff
4
Band 4
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Andrea München
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