Events

Welcome to the Autumn part of 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. We will be hosting webinars on:EU Health Data Space - 24 OctoberCyber Breach Preparedness and Response for the Life Sciences & Healthcare Sector - 26 NovemberThe webinars will be one hour in length with a 15-minute Q&A session.

Join us as we launch the latest update to the CMS Network Sharing Study where we will reflect on 10 years of the study and the key changes which have taken place during this time.  The fifth edition of this study looks at over 75 network shares in 46 markets since May 2021.  We have seen how policy, regulation, competition, structures and financing are evolving across jurisdictions. Many of the network sharing opportunities available have now been taken and there has been a reduction in regulatory scrutiny across Western Europe which is potentially a result of greater investment in network in­fra­struc­ture.  Dur­ing our launch webinar, we will hear from special guest speakers, Oliver Bradley from Macquarie Group, Karim Taga from Arthur D. Little and Luiz Felippe Zoghbi from from GSMA who will share insights into their roles within the digital infrastructure ecosystem.   Oliver Bradley is Global Head of Digital Infrastructure Investments at Macquarie Capital, responsible for Digital Infrastructure Investments within the Infrastructure and Energy Capital division of Macquarie Cap­it­al.  Karim Taga is the Managing Partner of Arthur D. Little Austria and Global Head of Functional Practices at ADL. He has 25+ years of experience with ADL in the tele­com­mu­nic­a­tion area, including leading the Global TIME practice for over 12 years. The discussion will be chaired by Dora Petranyi, Co-Head of the TMC group and Chris Watson, Chairman of the TMC group. We will also hear insights on anticipated developments in the Network Sharing space from Anne Chitan, Partner at CMS UK and Javier Torre de Silva, Partner at CMS Spain and Anne and Javier are also Co-Heads of the global Communications Subgroup at CMS.  We look forward to you joining us to hear the latest in Network Sharing deals and upcoming trends. There will be an opportunity to put your questions to the speakers so please do bring these to the session.

CMS‘ AML-Ex­perts’-„Break­fast“ is a longstanding and established event. To accommodate an audience interested in German and international AML-news residing in different time zones, we are hosting the online-event at a later time on this day. As always, we will present current developments in the field of money laundering prevention, with a focus on German perspectives, upcoming regulation and regulatory practice relevant for Germany. The virtual participation is possible from every compatible computer or mobile device. The event is free of charge and is designed for financial services and non-financial services companies subject to AML legislation. If you require a certificate of attendance that meets the requirements of the supervisory authorities, we are happy to accommodate this at a small contribution towards expenses. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Summary of the Ukraine Recovery Conference

SUPER RETURN is coming to Berlin – let's take the opportunity to enjoy the unique flair of Germany's capital together. A jazz band and cocktail experts from a renowned bar in Berlin will take us back to last century's 20s in a prestigious historical flat on Kurfürstendamm. Do not miss this great opportunity to network with other private equity players, make new contacts and deepen existing relationships in an informal setting. We look forward to seeing you!

SUPER RETURN is coming to Berlin – let's take this opportunity to create a very special platform for Women in private equity to connect and exchange our experiences and visions in the private equity sector. We look forward to spending a pleasant afternoon in a unique historical flat at Kurfürstendamm with sparkling drinks and some sweet and savory delicacies. Do not miss this great opportunity to network with other women in private equity, connect and deepen existing relationships. We look forward to seeing you!

The Brazilian market is currently undergoing significant changes in its tax system, with focus on simplification and international alignment. One of the major changes involves a reform of the taxes imposed on the consumption of goods and services. The objective is to restructure the tax system, ease compliance obligations, and eliminate cascading effects resulting from the imposition of these taxes. A notable aspect of this reform is the adoption of a dual VAT system. The dual VAT system is designed to replace existing taxes on consumption. These changes indicate a strategic shift towards a more efficient taxation approach. In addition to con­sump­tion-re­lated taxes, recent updates include a new transfer pricing legislation aligned with the guidelines set by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This demonstrates Brazil's commitment to international standards and practices, providing a more globally consistent framework for multinational groups operating in the country. Overall, the anticipation of a decrease in bureaucratic obstacles for tax compliance and a more predictable tax treatment for transactions involving related parties is a positive signal for investors. This can potentially create a more favorable business environment, encouraging both local and foreign investors to consider initiating or expanding their operations in Brazil. For a deeper dive into these transformative changes in the Brazilian tax landscape, you are invited to participate in this webinar. The session will be a great source of insights for investors seeking to navigate and capitalize on the emerging opportunities in the Brazilian market. The webinar will be presented by Juliana Porchat de Assis, partner in Tax Planning, Transactional, and International Operations practices at FAS Advogados in cooperation with CMS.