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CMS

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Europe-wide

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Corporate/M&A - Europe-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS has an expansive practice with a huge array of offices across Europe, drawing on strong teams in the CEE region, London and Austria. The law firm is well placed to handle strategic investments and corporate restructurings that centre on the CEE region. It is also active in pan-European aspects of global corporate deals run from the USA. CMS has further strength handling big-ticket multinational transactions in the finance, energy and media sectors.

Notable practitioners

Louise Wallace and Malte Bruhns head the firm's M&A practice from London and Cologne, respectively.

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Strengths

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  • The CMS team is ultra-responsive and thorough. It has practical deal-makers with a wealth of experience who offer a highly sophisticated work product.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • CMS is a very comprehensive one-stop stop with in-depth expertise.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The CMS team’s depth of experience, commercial insight and seamless coordination across practice areas ensure efficient deal execution under tight timelines.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The team are quick to understand the business context and are always ready with practical solutions for any challenges that arise.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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