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21/03/2024
CMS European M&A Study 2024
CMS has announced the findings of the 16th edition of the CMS European M&A Study 2024, offering an in-depth analysis of the mergers and acquisitions landscape based on transactions CMS advised on. The...
15/01/2024
CMS assisted cybersecurity specialist Secutec’s shareholders in the sale...
CMS assisted cybersecurity specialist Secutec’s shareholders in a partnership with the private equity fund Indufin, whereby the latter bought a minority stake in Secutec, joining its capital as a strategic...
11/10/2023
CMS Belgium advised the sellers group in the sale of Nanocyl to Birla Carbon
CMS Belgium successfully advised Nanocyl SA, a worldwide leader in multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT’s) based in Belgium, in the sale of its activities to Birla Carbon, one of the leading manufacturers...
06/10/2023
CMS Belgium advised Septeo on the acquisition of HRweb group
CMS Belgium successfully advised Septeo, a French portfolio company of the LSE listed HG Capital, providing software solutions for legal and real estate professionals worldwide, on the acquisition of...
13/09/2023
Turning the corner? CMS European M&A Outlook 2024
43% of dealmakers predict a decline in European M&A activity over the next 12 months, whilst 35% foresee an increase, with private equity dealmakers displaying heightened optimism. This time last year...
29/06/2023
CMS advised Kereis in connection with the acquisition of a majority stakeholding...
CMS Belgium advised Kereis, the Europe’s largest insurance broker for specialist credit-related life insurance, backed by Bridgepoint, in connection with the acquisition of a majority stakeholding in...
16/05/2023
CMS Belgium assisted a.s.r. in the set-up of a joint venture with Belfius'...
CMS Belgium assisted a.s.r., the third largest insurer in the Netherlands, in setting up a joint venture together with Belfius' insurance subsidiary. The joint venture involves the launch of the technology...
22/02/2023
CMS Belgium advised the Czech rolling stock manufacturer Skoda Group on...
CMS Belgium advised the Czech rolling stock manufacturer Skoda Group on the acquisition of TheSig­nalling­Com­pany (TSC) from Lineas and ERTMS Solutions. TSC develops and produces signalling systems and...
16/02/2023
CMS Belgium advised the shareholders of Wikipower in their sale to DPG...
CMS Belgium advised the shareholders of Wikipower, a leading Belgian player active in the energy industry, in the sale of the company to DPG Media. Wikipower offers consumers energy and telecom prices...
24/01/2023
CMS Belgium assisted D-Carbonize in their recent fundraising
CMS Belgium assisted D-Carbonize, a Belgian cleantech start-up providing carbon footprint management services to SMEs and industrial companies, in their recent fundraising. The team advising D-Carbonize...
07/12/2022
CMS Belgium advised Colliers on their acquisition of BelSquare
CMS Belgium advised Colliers, a global leader in diversified professional services and investment management, on the acquisition of a majority interest in the Belgian real estate advisor, BelSquare. The...
06/12/2022
CMS assisted Quantessence in obtaining regulatory approval in Belgium
CMS Belgium, CMS UK, CMS Prague and CMS France assisted leading financial technology platform, Quantessence, in relocating and obtaining regulatory approval as a MiFID investment firm in Belgium, allowing...