International & Cross-Border Transactions

Chambers Review

One of the largest practices in Germany, CMS combines deep-rooted local knowledge with considerable international expertise. With eight offices in the region, Germany functions as a vital hub for CMS's global operations, acting as an epicentre of the law firm's excellent European network. Members of the team regularly coordinate multi-jurisdictional projects on behalf of an impressive roster of German-headquartered entities, as well as overseas players. 

Largely sector-oriented, CMS exhibits cross-border expertise in areas such as energy, TMT, financial services and healthcare. The law firm's corporate team handles mid-market and high-end corporate/M&A transactions adeptly, and a dedicated employment group regularly advises a broad client base on multi-jurisdictional issues, particularly those encompassing European jurisdictions. CMS also hosts a market-leading private equity venture capitalist practice, as well as possessing strength in equity capital markets and investment funds.

Alongside its transactional strength, CMS is also well equipped to advise on multi-jurisdictional contentious proceedings. Clients seeking guidance in relation to litigation and arbitration proceedings are well served by the full-service disputes team, which is particularly adept at advising on proceedings relating to Asian markets.