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Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Central & Eastern Europe

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Corporate/M&A - Central & Eastern Europe

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

CMS is widely recognised as a superb CEE practice that can fulfil various roles in major cross-border M&A transactions in the region, as well as significant development deals and disposals. The firm is active across a range of sectors including TMT, finance and energy. CMS co-ordinates work between its several branches across the region.

Notable practitioners

Bucharest-based Horea Popescu is the main point of contact for pan-CEE matters, alongside Prague-based Helen Rodwell.

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Strengths

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  • CMS possess excellent technical ability matched by a can-do attitude and a determination to ensure a successful outcome for their client.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • CMS has market leading M&A capabilities across CEE.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • They are highly responsive, pragmatic and solution-oriented. Their ability to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues in other CMS offices across the CEE region adds significant value in projects.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • We value the team's flexibility, communication and attentiveness to client needs.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • CMS's lawyers always keep the big-picture outcome in mind, not just isolated tasks. They solve problems independently; there is no unnecessary back-and-forth, just results.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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