People

Erik Vorst
Erik Vorst
Managing Partner
Notaris
Netherlands, Amsterdam
Erik Vorst is a notaris and member of our corporate practice. He has a broad expertise and extensive experience in the areas of joint ventures, private equity, group structures, mergers and acquisitions...
Mark Ziekman
Mark Ziekman
Partner
Advocaat | Co-Head of the CMS Consumer Products Group
Netherlands, Amsterdam
Mark Ziekman is the chair of our global Consumer Products Sector Group and a member of our firm's Corporate / M&A Practice Group. He is active in the field of company law and specialises in cross-border...
Aukje Haan
Aukje Haan
Partner
Head ESG | Co-Head of the CMS Commercial Group
Netherlands, Amsterdam
Aukje Haan has been a qualified advocaat since 1990, and since then has been working for the Commercial section of CMS in Amsterdam. Aukje is chair of the CMS International Commercial Group. Aukje's specialist...

Expertise

Netherlands
CMS. Ready for your future  We are CMS, one of the biggest law firms in the world, with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries. We combine in-depth knowledge of the Dutch market, which we have been...
Netherlands
jurisdiction
Turkey
CMS Turkish Business Desk -The link between the Dutch and Turkish business community CMS guides you through its Turkish Business Desk in The Netherlands and Turkiye. Our desk is the point of contact...
Netherlands
expertise
China
Bridge to China Legal, business and cultural dynamics in The Netherlands are different from those in China. This can be difficult, but at the same time generates a competitive advantage for those who...
Netherlands
expertise

Locations

Amsterdam
CMS Derks Star Busmann
Atrium
Parnassusweg 737
1077 DG Amsterdam
PO Box 94700
1090 GS Amsterdam
Netherlands
We are CMS, one of the biggest law firms in the world, with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries. We combine in-depth knowledge of the Dutch market, which we have been serving for over a century...
locations
Manchester
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
1 The Avenue
Manchester
M3 3AP
United Kingdom
CMS in Manchester is focused on banking & finance, construction, corporate finance, disputes, energy, infrastructure, M&A, pensions and real estate. We have had an office in Manchester since 2014. With...
locations
Reading
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
The Blade
2nd Floor - The Blade Abbey Square
Reading
RG1 3BE
United Kingdom
CMS’s office in Reading, just outside London, advises clients in the TMT and Life Sciences & Healthcare sectors. Reading is home to some of the world’s leading TMT and Life Sciences & Healthcare organisations...
locations

Innovation

RegZone
RegZone provides you with expert analysis and daily news from the fast-changing world of financial institution regulation. The platform has a substantial online research resource and a flexible email...
Netherlands
innovation page
CMS Expert Guides
So that you can access legal know-how on the go, many of our publications are offered as digital CMS Expert Guides. These provide you with a dynamic way to view expert content online. With CMS Expert...
Netherlands
innovation page
CMS Law-Now
Subscribe to Law-Now hereCMS Law-Now delivers comprehensive legal commentary, analysis, online resources and email subscription service providing updates on the latest legal issues affecting clients business...
Netherlands
innovation page

Careers

Your Application
CMS is always seeking talented people. We look not only at your knowledge, but at your personality, drive and motivation. In addition, we offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself...
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careers
Will you face the future with us?
Working at CMS is more than just working on high-level legal content. We know that you need to look beyond your area of expertise. It is important that you are able and willing to put yourself into your...
Netherlands
careers
Talent Development
CMS is continuously engaged in employee development. We offer every employee the opportunity to not only achieve the best results every day, but also to further develop themselves. After all, our employees...
Netherlands
careers

About CMS

Sustainability - Making an Impact
Our choices and actions are what shape the future. This is why CMS is committed to working towards a more sustainable, prosperous future for our clients and communities. As a signatory of the UN Global...
Netherlands
about us
Responsible Business
The scale and scope of the global challenges our society faces today, and in the future, are enormous – from the climate crisis to inequality. In line with the objectives of the UN Global Compact, we...
Netherlands
about us
Our Board
In the Netherlands our services are rendered by CMS Derks Star Busmann N.V. The Board of CMS in the Netherlands consists of:Erik Vorst - Managing PartnerHerman Boersen - Member of the BoardMarcel Abbringh...
Netherlands
about us

News

CMS advises Turn/River Capital on the acquisition of APRO Software Solutions
16/04/2024 CMS has advised US private equity firm Turn/River Capital on its agreement to acquire, through its portfolio company PairSoft, all shares in the capital of APRO Software Solutions, a leading innovator...
Netherlands
news
Roman Tarlavski in Top-10 M&A lawyers in the Netherlands by Datasite
12/04/2024 Datasite and Mergerlink have released their Dealmakers League report – Datasite’s comprehensive breakdown of M&A activity in 2023 across EMEA and North America, based on exclusive MergerLinks data...
Netherlands
news
CMS advises Daihen Corporation on its acquisition of Rolan Robotics
10/04/2024 CMS has advised Daihen Corporation, a leading developer of power equipment, welding machines, industrial robots, RF generators for semiconductor manufacturing and EV charging systems, headquartered in...
Netherlands
news

Publications

CMS data protection update (04/2024)
I. The latest from the data protection authorities and current topics1. EDPB: Launch of coordinated enforcement on the right of accessThe European Data Protection Board (EDPB) selected the right of access...
Netherlands
Data Protection Law
law-now
Navigating clinical trial disclosures: No reasonable expectation of success in a patient sub-population in view of prior art reporting phase III clinical trial (T 1437/21)
Recent EPO Board of Appeal decision T 1437/21 adds to a growing number of decisions concerning the patentability of second or further medical use inventions where the prior art relates to a clinical trial...
Netherlands
Life Sciences & Healthcare
law-now
CMS European M&A Study 2024: Optimism for M&A amid evolving market trends
The CMS Corporate/M&A Group is pleased to launch the 16th edition of the European M&A Study.It's been a wild ride for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) around the world this year. Yet, despite the turbulence...
Netherlands
Corporate Litigation
law-now

Insight

Insight
You expect law firms today to address current topics such as artificial intelligence or Brexit, which affect you and to provide you with advice to help meet new legal challenges. At CMS, we monitor the...
Netherlands
Insight
Tracking under the e-Privacy Regulation
European legislators have discussed the draft of the ePrivacy Regulation in great detail and repeatedly revised it, especially with regard to the tracking provisions. The term "tracking" primarily covers...
Netherlands
Insight
FinTech
The FinTech team of CMS in the Netherlands combines the strengths of market-leading legal and technological expertise, with industry knowledge. The team is led by Partners Tessa Penninks and Clair Wermers...
Netherlands
Insight

Events

23
Apr
On the Pulse webinar series 2024
23/04/2024
Welcome to the 2024 On the Pulse webinar series.  This webinar series brings you updates on the latest legal and commercial developments in the life sciences & healthcare sector from around the world...
Netherlands
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Webinar
23
Apr
MiCAR: start of the application process
23/04/2024
We are pleased to invite you to our webinar "MiCAR: start of the application process" on Tuesday 23 April 2024 from 16:00 to 16:30 CEST, online via GoTo Webinar. The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation...
Netherlands
FinTech
Webinar
23
Apr
Jeu de Boules Bona Fide
23/04/2024
Op 23 april 2024 gaat CMS jeu de boulen met Bona Fide. Bona Fide is een studievereniging voor privaatrecht. De vereniging organiseert gedurende het collegejaar uiteenlopende activiteiten met als doel...
Netherlands
Recruitment

Bankruptcies

Juicy Holdings B.V.
30/11/2022 On 4 November 2022, Juicy Holdings B.V. (Juicy Holdings) was declared bankrupt by the Amsterdam District Court. In the bankruptcy of Juicy Holdings the Amsterdam District court appointed mr. W.M. de Vries...
Netherlands
bankruptcies
Aannemersbedrijf J. van Daalen & Zn. B.V.
24/02/2020 Aannemersbedrijf J. van Daalen & Zn. B.V
Netherlands
bankruptcies
Stichting Utrechts Centrum voor de Kunsten (UCK)
13/12/2019 Stichting Utrechts Centrum voor de Kunsten (UCK)
Netherlands
bankruptcies