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CMS

Corporate/M&A

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CMS

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Corporate/M&A - Germany

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What the Team is Known For

CMS handles a multitude of both high-end and mid-cap M&A transactions. The law firm routinely assists with the formation of joint ventures, especially in the energy and electric mobility sectors. CMS is particularly strong in M&A matters that have a significant regulatory component, benefiting from deep-rooted expertise in the TMT, energy, financial services and healthcare sectors. It also has a substantial client base in the automotive industry. Aided by its expansive office network, CMS is well placed to handle cross-border mandates.

Notable practitioners

Richard Mitterhuber, Kai Wallisch and Jacob Siebert are heads of department and key contacts for clients.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

CMS begleitet eine Vielzahl von M&A-Transaktionen im High-Cap- und Mid-Cap-Bereich. Die Kanzlei unterstützt regelmäßig die Gründung von Gemeinschaftsunternehmen, insbesondere in den Sektoren Energie und Elektromobilität. CMS ist besonders stark in M&A-Angelegenheiten mit einem signifikanten regulatorischen Anteil und profitiert dabei von fundierter Expertise in den Bereichen Technologie, Medien und Telekommunikation (TMT), Energie, Finanzdienstleistungen und Gesundheitswesen. Auch in der Automobilindustrie verfügt die Kanzlei über einen bedeutenden Mandantenstamm. Dank ihres umfassenden Büronetzwerks ist CMS bestens aufgestellt, um grenzüberschreitende Mandate zu betreuen.

Bemerkenswerte Praktiker

Richard Mitterhuber, Kai Wallisch und Jacob Siebert sind Abteilungsleiter und wichtige Ansprechpartner für Kunden.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS assisted CTS Eventim with its acquisition of all shares in companies within the Vivendi ticketing activities in a transaction valued at EUR300 million.

  • CMS unterstützte CTS Eventim bei der Übernahme sämtlicher Anteile an Unternehmen des Vivendi-Ticketing-Geschäfts in einer Transaktion im Wert von 300 Mio. EUR.

Strengths

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  • We are impressed by CMS's cross-border, specialist expertise in various legal areas, in addition to their practical approach to solutions and hands-on mentality.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • CMS displays a high level of professionalism, excellent expertise and client-focused advice. They familiarise themselves with complex matters and offer tailored recommendations.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The CMS team is ultra responsive and thorough. It has practical dealmakers with a wealth of experience who offer a highly sophisticated work product.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • We're absolutely delighted with CMS. The team are reliable and flexible, and their advice is consistently very pragmatic and goal-oriented.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • CMS is well-staffed and responsive with a very proactive, engaged and committed team. I have full trust that they can handle anything that comes their way.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • CMS ist gut besetzt und reagiert schnell. Das Team ist sehr proaktiv, engagiert und zuverlässig. Ich habe vollstes Vertrauen in sie und bin überzeugt, dass sie jede Herausforderung meistern werden.
    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Germany, expertise based abroad in SpainLuis Miguel de Dios Martínez
    Germany, expertise based abroad in SpainLuis Miguel de Dios Martínez

    Luis Miguel de Dios Martínez

    Madrid-based Luis Miguel de Dios Martínez heads the office's German desk and frequently assists German clients with M&A activities in Spain. This includes private equity deals and divestitures in the energy and financial services spheres.

  • Germany, expertise based abroad in ChinaUlrike Glueck
    Germany, expertise based abroad in ChinaUlrike Glueck

    Ulrike Glueck

    Shanghai-based Ulrike Glueck has a strong focus on advising prominent German clients on M&A and joint venture transactions in China. Her comprehensive practice also includes expertise in strategic investments, covering sectors such as healthcare, technology and manufacturing. Glueck speaks German, English and Mandarin.

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