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With global insight and local expertise, we advise our clients on domestic and cross-border transactions. We provide first-class transactional support in combination with a unique geographic foot-print, guiding our clients to successful deals wherever they are.

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  • CMS advises Fallow on acquisition of iconic OXO Tower Restaurant and Bar from Harvey Nichols owner
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  • CMS advises WindGrid on acquisition of the Tarchon interconnector project
    29 Jul 2026 3 min read
  • CMS advises Fidra Energy on financial close of 500MW West Burton C battery energy storage
    28 Jul 2026 3 min read
  • CMS advises joint bookrunners on Supermarket Income REIT’s £100m equity raise
    20 Jul 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises Bluestone Equity Partners on $55m growth investment in Poolhouse
    20 Jul 2026 2 min read
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4 specialist practice areas in Corporate

The life of a business is never static. Corporate activity drives the global business landscape, attracting increasing scrutiny, complexity and regulation across jurisdictions. We are international in our core and are recognised as one of the most sought-after corporate law firms in Europe and beyond. We offer clients seemless cross-border service and legal advice based on years of doing deals in more than 49 jurisdictions.

Our corporate lawyers are experts at supporting you to achieve your business goals. Whether you are expanding into new markets or sector, exiting investments, raising funds or listing on the public markets, we provide commercial and practical legal solutions. Bringing together more than 1,400 corporate lawyers across 92 offices worldwide we provide clients with access to local insight and global expertise, advising on public and private M&A, private equity, equity capital markets, venture capital, joint ventures and corporate advisory issues. We combine sector insights with transactional experience to match the expertise that your business requires. 

Our specialist practice areas

Highlighted experience

  • HP Inc

    on European-wide reorganisations and on the USD 1bn acquisition of Samsung’s global printer business including the transfer of assets from local Samsung to local HP entities in 45 jurisdictions across six continents.

  • Advent International

    on the CEE and Swiss aspects of its EUR 1.9bn acquisition of Zentiva, Sanofi’s European generic pharmaceuticals business, involving Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Switzerland.

  • Sentinel Capital Partners

    on all European aspects of its acquisition of Carrier Global Corporation’s Industrial Fire Business for USD 1.43bn, involving UK, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland and Spain.

  • E2open

    on its acquisition of BluJay Solutions, a leading cloud-based, logistics execution platform, in a transaction valued at approximately USD 1.7bn, involving UK, Belgium, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, Singapore, and Spain.

  • AMP Capital

    a consortium of investors, led by AMP Capital, on its acquisition of a majority stake in Angel Trains, the UK’s largest railing leasing company, for an enterprise value of over GBP 3.5bn.

  • Macquarie Asset Management and BCI

    a consortium comprising Macquarie Asset Management and BCI on acquiring a 60% stake in National Grid’s gas transmission and metering business for an implied enterprise value of GBP 9.6bn.

  • Equinor

    on the formation of its JV with Shell merging their assets in the UK sector of the North Sea, with a value of USD 5bn. 

Awards & Recognitions
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    "Practical, commercially minded and very responsive; always available to talk."
    Chambers UK
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    They are strong communicators and were able to operate with their European counterparts independently on local law aspects of the deals.
    Chambers Europe
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    CMS has an international team that is well versed in our product and can seamlessly work and advise across all CEE jurisdictions with a single point of contact.
    Chambers Europe
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    "CMS has a well-established corporate transactions practice, with the team covering a full range of matters, ranging from local acquisitions to cross-jurisdictional deals, owing to its impressive international footprint."
    Legal 500

Corporate Insights

CMS advises Pinewood.AI on recommended £545m acquisition by Ridgeview-backed Bidco

CMS advises Pinewood.AI on recommended £545m acquisition by Ridgeview-backed Bidco

19 Aug 2026 3 min read
CMS advises Fallow on acquisition of iconic OXO Tower Restaurant and Bar from Harvey Nichols owner

CMS advises Fallow on acquisition of iconic OXO Tower Restaurant and Bar from Harvey Nichols owner

17 Aug 2026 3 min read
CMS advises FIA on landmark World Rally Championship and European Rally Championship commercial rights agreement

CMS advises FIA on landmark World Rally Championship and European Rally Championship commercial rights agreement

06 Aug 2026 3 min read
Crypto Disputes Report 2026

Crypto Disputes Report 2026

30 Jul 2026 14 min read
CMS advises WindGrid on acquisition of the Tarchon interconnector project

CMS advises WindGrid on acquisition of the Tarchon interconnector project

29 Jul 2026 3 min read
CMS advises Fidra Energy on financial close of 500MW West Burton C battery energy storage

CMS advises Fidra Energy on financial close of 500MW West Burton C battery energy storage

28 Jul 2026 3 min read
CMS advises joint bookrunners on Supermarket Income REIT’s £100m equity raise

CMS advises joint bookrunners on Supermarket Income REIT’s £100m equity raise

20 Jul 2026 2 min read
CMS advises Bluestone Equity Partners on $55m growth investment in Poolhouse

CMS advises Bluestone Equity Partners on $55m growth investment in Poolhouse

20 Jul 2026 2 min read

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    CMS Skills For Future Facing Teams: Navigating change in the workplace

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    CMS Skills For Future Facing Teams: Say it with stories

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We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.

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