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CMS

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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Our lawyers provide companies with tailor-made and innovative solutions in every legal field, at every stage of their transactions, whether the company is listed or private, French or international, a family group, an institutional investor, an investment fund, an executive, a unicorn entrepreneur or a start-up.

As we operate in every business sector, our team can identify the specific risks related to the strategic issues companies might face and bring you relevant legal guidance. With our in-depth sector expertise, we are able to help clients with day-to-day matters, as well as the most complex operations, and creatively assist them through appropriate and straightforward advice. We can work alongside them and support them every step of the way, through their deliberations, negotiations and decision-making processes, aiming to become their best trusted advisor.


Our Pratice areas:

Mergers and acquisitions; Private equity; Corporate and stock market law; Legal disputes.

Chambers Review

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

Band 5

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.

À propos de l’équipe

CMS a une solide pratique en droit des sociétés, capable de gérer des acquisitions, des désinvestissements et des restructurations d’entreprises. Les avocats travaillent en étroite collaboration avec les équipes droit du travail et fiscalité afin d’apporter un soutien complet aux clients. Le cabinet d’avocats utilise son réseau international dans le cadre d’opérations transfrontalières. CMS attire des clients de divers secteurs, en particulier de la santé, l’énergie, la technologie et l’automobile.

Avocats notables

Arnaud Hugot et Alexandre Delhaye sont des interlocuteurs clés pour les clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised Financière Wexford on the sale of part of its shares in La Cadette.

  • CMS a conseillé Financière Wexford dans le cadre de la vente d'une partie de ses actions dans La Cadette.

Strengths

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  • The team acts in a way that is responsive, agile and with a business sense, while being very technical and offering good overall support.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

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

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

  • CMS has an attentive team, who accompanies us all throughout the process in a reassuring and calm way. Always available, we always have the impression that the support is adapted to each case.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

  • The lawyers at CMS have good interpersonal skills and knowledge of the company, its operation and the teams.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance
  • L'équipe fait preuve de réactivité, d'agilité et de sens des affaires, tout en étant très compétente sur le plan technique et en offrant un excellent soutien global.
    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

  • Les avocats chez CMS possèdent d'excellentes compétences relationnelles et une bonne connaissance de l'entreprise, de son fonctionnement et de ses équipes.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

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