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What the Team is Known For

CMS provides a cross-sector and cross-practice approach, with lawyers in 45 countries specialising in key areas of law relating to ESG risk and strategy. The team has advised a wide variety of clients in respect to the full spectrum of ESG issues.

Strengths

CMS has the ability to clearly communicate complex ESG issues. They are proactive in identifying potential areas of concern, and are committed to developing viable and tangible action plans.

The CMS team take the time to study complex topics and simplify them for their clients.

CMS know the market and are well established.

Work Highlights

CMS represented Eurowings in proceedings brought by Deutsche Umwelthilfe, a German NGO, relating to environmental statements in the airline's advertising materials, which the NGO considers to be examples of greenwashing.

Notable practitioners

Joachim Kaetzler is a key contact for ESG at CMS.