Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million
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Law firm specialised in Mergers & Acquisitions - CMS in the UK
Chambers Review
CMS boasts a high-quality practice housing a substantial pool of corporate specialists. It is routinely engaged by leading names in the energy, infrastructure and technology fields to advise on mid-market transactions, with additional sector focus on media and financial services deals. CMS has an extensive global footprint that includes particular strength in the CEE region.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised LondonMetric Property on its £1.9 billion all-share acquisition, by way of a scheme of arrangement, of LXi REIT.
Strengths
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"The CMS team are trusted advisers for a range of corporate transactions, combining both technical and pragmatic advice."
"The team at CMS has outstanding expertise in managing the corporate process in addition to their commitment to the task."
"CMS provides incredible client support, with a clear understanding of the work required, our business and the people involved. CMS functions effectively as an extension of the in-house team."
"The CMS team are trusted advisers for a range of corporate transactions, combining both technical and pragmatic advice."
"The team at CMS has outstanding expertise in managing the corporate process in addition to their commitment to the task."
"CMS provides incredible client support, with a clear understanding of the work required, our business and the people involved. CMS functions effectively as an extension of the in-house team."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Morgan is able to draw on deep experience when assisting clients in sophisticated corporate transactions. He acts for a diverse client base and is well versed in deals in the technology, life sciences and technology sectors, among others.
"Simon is a very trustworthy and technically strong lawyer. He makes himself available when he needs to be, and we have a strong working relationship with him."
"Simon Morgan is very good and gives very sensible advice."
Louise Wallace operates a broad corporate practice with strength across M&A, joint ventures and private equity. She is particularly prominent in deals occurring in the consumer products and hotels and leisure sectors.
"I am very impressed with Louise from dealing with her."
"Louise did a good job and her service was standout during the engagement."
Charles Currier chairs the board for CMS, and is especially knowledgeable of M&A in the context of the energy and infrastructure sectors. He represents companies and investment funds.
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