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Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - France

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Band 6

What the Team is Known For

CMS boasts a solid corporate practice able to handle acquisitions, divestments and corporate restructurings. The lawyers work in close cooperation with the employment and tax teams to provide full support to clients. The law firm utilises its international network on cross-border deals. CMS attracts clients from a range of sectors, particularly healthcare, energy, technology and automotive.

Notable practitioners

Arnaud Hugot and Alexandre Delhaye are key client contacts in the practice.

Work Highlights

Provided by CMS

  • CMS represented Siemens Gamesa in the disposal of its renewable energy assets in southern Europe to SSE Renewables, valued at EUR580 million.

Strengths

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"I thought the one differentiating factor of the CMS team we dealt with was their responsiveness. The lawyers all made themselves available at short notice and worked very long hours to meet challenging deadlines."

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

"Everything went well and it was really good working with CMS. The firm has good quality in terms of contact and communication skills. The team has been extremely available and responsive."

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

"The advice received throughout the process was pragmatic rather than academic. Risks were highlighted but, at the same time, adequate explanations were provided regarding the probability of the risks crystallising."

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

"CMS offers a very dedicated team with strong knowledge and experience, and its lawyers are hard-working."

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe