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CMS

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above

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Law firm specialised in Mergers & Acquisitions - CMS in the UK

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Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above - North West

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS advises clients on a range of M&A work, both in the local market and internationally. Its lawyers have a particular strength in corporate real estate, while also acting in the financial services and technology sectors. The firm works with clients on high-value acquisitions, sales and investments.

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Work Highlights

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  • CMS supported Assura on its £500 million acquisition of North West Healthcare Properties.

Strengths

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  • CMS has good lawyers and an international network.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • CMS have been amazing. They're very fair with their fees but go over and above what's asked. They treat the transaction very personally, so they definitely feel more like a partner than a law firm.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Howard Gill
    Howard Gill

    Howard Gill

    Howard Gill heads the law firm's Manchester corporate department and assists with a wide range of corporate transactions, including M&A and joint ventures. He is regarded as an expert in the corporate real estate sector, particularly the hotel industry.

    • Howard's work was exceptional. He got the transaction done in record time.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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