Department profile
CMS

Tax

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional


CMS

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Tax - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

CMS benefits from local tax capabilities across Central and Western European markets, as well as strong UK and Swiss-based groups. CMS has the enviable capacity to offer a single-firm solution to many transactions or corporate restructuring matters concerning multiple jurisdictions. The law firm offers:

• Assistance with M&A transactions that entail tax due diligence and transfer of assets.

• Expertise in advising clients on transfer pricing and indirect tax advisory mandates.

• In-depth knowledge of the real estate, media, technology and private equity sectors.

Notable practitioners

London-based Aaron Fairhurst and Lauren Alder co-head the firm's tax practice.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • All of the issues we encountered were dealt with robustly and with the correct tax analysis. All of their responses were rapid, and they have lots of industry experience.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • They are clearly the best because they have strong experience and strong technical and academic knowledge on tax aspects. CMS is unbeatable in my opinion.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • We have a great collaboration with CMS. Our lawyers there offer excellent expertise and experience, and very high levels of service and client focus.

    Tax respondentGlobal

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