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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

About

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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

6
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.

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 contacts au sein de la pratique.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS assisted Carl Zeiss with the EUR985 million acquisition of Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center. 

  • CMS a assisté Carl Zeiss dans le cadre de l’acquisition du Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center pour EUR985 millions. 

Strengths

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CMS's team are available and constantly looking to find solutions, even if they are complex.

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They are always eager to understand the business context.

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CMS know how we work and what we need.

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They are strong communicators and were able to operate with their European counterparts independently on local law aspects of the deals. 

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
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CMS has an experienced team in all law areas, providing full support and comfort to the client.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
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Ils sont de bons communicateurs et ont été en mesure d’opérer avec leurs homologues européens de manière indépendante sur les aspects juridiques locaux des transactions. 

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
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L’équipe de CMS est disponible et cherche constamment à trouver des solutions, même si elles sont complexes.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
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Ils ont toujours à coeur de comprendre le contexte commercial.

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CMS connait notre manière de travailler et ce dont nous avons besoin.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
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CMS dispose d’une équipe expérimentée dans tous les domaines du droit, offrant un fort soutien et confort au client.

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