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  • CMS advises ECO STOR on the sale of what is currently Germany’s largest battery storage facility to Alpiq
    26 Aug 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises the FIA on a landmark agreement regarding the commercial rights to the World Rally Championship and the European Rally Championship
    12 Aug 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises Sosteneo on entry into German market with acquisition of 350 MW wind portfolio
    12 Aug 2026 2 min read
  • AMLA publishes draft guidelines on ongoing monitoring under Article 26(5) AMLR
    10 Aug 2026 6 min read
  • CMS advises ALP.X Group on joint venture and investment in one of Munich's largest urban development projects
    05 Aug 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises PINOVA on its investment in Ideal-tek in Switzerland
    29 Jul 2026 2 min read
  • CJEU rules Austrian VAT exemption for services between banking, insurance and pension fund undertakings may constitute state aid
    27 Jul 2026 4 min read
  • CMS successfully advises on the completion of KfW's investment in TenneT Deutschland
    03 Jul 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises Eurofund Group and Signal Capital Partners on the acquisition of further retail space in the Rhein-Ruhr-Zentrum
    30 Jun 2026 2 min read
  • EU issues new rules on short-form prospectuses
    23 Jun 2026 7 min read
  • CMS advises Warburg Bank on the sale of Marcard, Stein & Co to Rothschild & Co
    19 Jun 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises Edenred on the acquisition of the Solutions business unit from The Mobility House
    18 Jun 2026 2 min read
  • ICC Rules 2026: Key Reforms in Context
    09 Jun 2026 11 min read

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A strong team for Banking & Finance

The Banking & Finance team at CMS comprises more than 50 lawyers serving clients throughout Germany, operating mainly out of our Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne and Stuttgart offices. We advise on the full range of banking law and finance:

Our clients include banks, financial services providers, private equity investors and arrangers – from SMEs to international corporations. Due to our structure and versatility, we are the perfect choice for legal advice on projects of any size and complexity.

Focusing on client needs – nationally and internationally

As part of the global CMS organisation, CMS Germany can draw on an international network of lawyers and tax advisors. These resources include 550 experts, 160 of whom are partners, for banking & finance law. Depending on the particular requirements, we assemble international teams led by an experienced lawyer, usually a partner in the firm.

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    „Ein großer Pluspunkt der Praxis für Kredite u. Akquisitionsfinanzierungen ist das engmaschige dt. wie internat. Netz an Kanzleistandorten.“
    JUVE Handbuch, 2020/21
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    "Strong choice for cross-border work thanks to its robust international set-up, and its full-service offering ensures expert advice from related practice groups including energy, tax and insurance."
    Chambers Europe, 2020
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    "very responsive and quick with very good results,"; "excellent overview and cross-border view,"; as well as "very good project management skills."
    Chambers Europe, 2020
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    „Sehr kurze Durchlaufzeiten, jederzeitige Erreichbarkeit und hohe Praxiserfahrung“; „Pragmatische Herangehensweise“; „Unkomplizierte Kommunikation.“
    The Legal 500, 2020

Banking & Finance Insights

CMS advises ECO STOR on the sale of what is currently Germany’s largest battery storage facility to Alpiq

CMS advises ECO STOR on the sale of what is currently Germany’s largest battery storage facility to Alpiq

26 Aug 2026 2 min read
CMS Expert Guide to real estate finance law

CMS Expert Guide to real estate finance law

24 Aug 2026 2 min read
CMS Expert Guide to Crypto Regulation

CMS Expert Guide to Crypto Regulation

18 Aug 2026 3 min read
CMS advises the FIA on a landmark agreement regarding the commercial rights to the World Rally Championship and the European Rally Championship

CMS advises the FIA on a landmark agreement regarding the commercial rights to the World Rally Championship and the European Rally Championship

12 Aug 2026 2 min read
CMS advises Sosteneo on entry into German market with acquisition of 350 MW wind portfolio

CMS advises Sosteneo on entry into German market with acquisition of 350 MW wind portfolio

12 Aug 2026 2 min read
AMLA publishes draft guidelines on ongoing monitoring under Article 26(5) AMLR

AMLA publishes draft guidelines on ongoing monitoring under Article 26(5) AMLR

10 Aug 2026 6 min read
CMS advises ALP.X Group on joint venture and investment in one of Munich's largest urban development projects

CMS advises ALP.X Group on joint venture and investment in one of Munich's largest urban development projects

05 Aug 2026 2 min read
CMS advises PINOVA on its investment in Ideal-tek in Switzerland

CMS advises PINOVA on its investment in Ideal-tek in Switzerland

29 Jul 2026 2 min read

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