CMS, Investment Funds | Chambers Europe Profile

About

Provided by CMS

Our lawyers specialising in asset management, funds & capital investment law advise investment management companies, funds, depositaries, asset managers, fund service providers and investors on all matters relating to collective asset management and investing in funds (Investor Advice). We advise on fund structuring and establishing funds. We also advise investors on fund investments and assist market participants with regulatory and tax compliance. Another key area of expertise is advising funds, their managers and distribution partners on in-court and out-of-court dispute resolution, in particular when countering investor lawsuits.

Please visit our website for more details about our work in this category:

https://cms.law/en/deu/global-reach/europe/germany/expertise/funds

Chambers Review

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Investment Funds - Germany

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

CMS is an international law firm with a sound coverage of investment advice, fund structuring and transactions. The team frequently assists with AIFs, debt funds, portfolio transfers, cross-border investments and the launch of new venture capital funds in the insurance and real estate sectors. CMS provides expertise in regulatory, licensing, corporate and tax law connected to fund structures and transactions. The practice leverages its strong international network to aid its notable clientele, including national and international institutional investors.

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Work Highlights

Provided by CMS

CMS advised Commerzbank and its fintech investor CommerzVentures on the launch of its third fund, with a value of EUR300 million.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"CMS is very good value for money. The law firm offers a very good service, and its lawyers are responsive and produce work of a very high quality."