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Private Equity

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Chambers Review

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Private Equity - Europe-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
CMS is recognised as a highly active mid-market European private equity practice. The law firm benefits from an on-the-ground presence in several CEE jurisdictions, which facilitates the coordination of transactions involving target companies with operations across the region. Clients also benefit from a top venture capital offering in Germany. CMS is often active in transactions involving the life sciences and technology sectors.
Notable practitioners

Stefan-Ulrich Müller and Jacob Siebert in Munich are key points of contact for the law firm's German practice. Based in Budapest, Horea Popescu is a key contact for the law firm's CEE practice group.

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Strengths

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  • A key strength of the CMS team is its proactive and commercially-minded approach.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • CMS not only have a deep understanding of the law, but have a quick learning curve on businesses themselves and the related dynamics.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • CMS are distinguished by their ability to provide specialised solutions and for being able to think outside the box.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

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