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  • European Commission unveils Industrial Accelerator Act Proposal – A turning point for EU Industrial Policy?
    10 Mar 2026
  • CMS advises AMG Critical Materials on the strategic acquisition of AURA Technologies
    26 Feb 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises Pelican on its acquisition of Avail's welding services division
    24 Feb 2026 1 min read
  • Türkiye Updates Merger Control Rules to Reflect Economic Reality
    23 Feb 2026
  • CMS advises Fyrish Ventures and TEN Texentium on the acquisition of Inpixon GmbH
    18 Feb 2026 1 min read
  • CMS advises AndCompany on two strategic acquisitions
    16 Feb 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises Eqwal Group on the acquisition of Orthopädie-Technik Kurtze GmbH
    13 Feb 2026 1 min read
  • CMS advises SYNLAB on the sale of synlab slovakia s.r.o. to Unilabs Group
    11 Feb 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises AM Ventures on financing round of Additive Drives
    09 Feb 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises Daizy AI on purchase of the business of FinTech Next Matter GmbH
    09 Feb 2026 1 min read
  • CMS advises KfW on the acquisition of 25.1 % of Germany's largest transmission system operator TenneT
    03 Feb 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises Modine on Spin-off and Merger with Gentherm
    30 Jan 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises Bechtle on the acquisition of an IT system integrator in Portugal
    30 Jan 2026 1 min read
  • Daimler Truck Inhouse Legal Team and CMS advise on expansion of Daimler Truck's own distribution network for Mercedes-Benz Trucks
    30 Jan 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises Penta Infra on 20 MW Munich data centre colocation project
    30 Jan 2026 2 min read

7 specialist practice areas in Corporate / M&A

Advising on corporate law – the challenges for future-oriented companies

Digital transformation and shifts in world trade require unprecedented flexibility from companies. Our Corporate/M&A practice is focused on helping them meet the challenges of today’s business world through optimal corporate structures and strategically smart transactions. 

From company formation to corporate succession

Corporate law is a core activity at CMS – with more than 180 lawyers across eight locations, we have the largest corporate law team in Germany.

Our Corporate/M&A team assists you in creating structures within your organisation or corporate group that allow you to act with confidence and avoid liability risks.

Our experts on corporate law can advise you and your business from formation through to developing a corporate succession solution. We advise on corporate transactions as well as on mergers and restructurings. For investors, we develop tailored equity models that take account of the subsequent exit strategy. Our lawyers handle the preparations for your shareholder meeting and settle shareholder disputes via proven dispute resolution methods.

Our Corporate/M&A practice includes the following main areas and excellence clusters: 

Tailor-made advice on corporate law with strong partner involvement worldwide

We offer a seamless cross-border service with strong partner involvement. The size and international presence of CMS enable us to provide the right advisors for every matter, whether you need an experienced lawyer with specific industry expertise as your day-to-day contact or a larger team to handle an M&A transaction.

Where complex legal issues are involved, such as when restructuring companies, we bring together experts from corporate law, tax law and other areas to develop a bespoke solution for your business. The same Corporate/M&A partner always remains your point of contact, continues to coordinate the project and is personally responsible for the matter. Personal service and maximum client confidence are thus ensured throughout. 

Comprehensive knowledge, a long track record and in-depth industry expertise are all hallmarks of our service.

Awards & Recognitions
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    „Breites Know-how im Gesellschaftsrecht, von der Mittelstandsberatung bis zum Aktien- und Kapitalmarktrecht. Gut vernetzt, auch bei börsennotierten Gesellschaften bis in den DAX.", Mandant
    The Legal 500 Deutschland, 2025
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    „Das gesamte Team hat während der gesamten Transaktion auf klare, nahtlose und proaktive Weise beraten und verfügt über ein beeindruckend tiefes Branchen-Know-how in regulierten Industrien.", Mandant
    The Legal 500 Deutschland, 2025
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    „Neben der sehr hohen Beratungsqualität in allen M&A transaktionsnahen Rechtgebieten beeindruckt uns bei CMS vor allem der immer spürbare extrem positive Teamspirit.", Mandant
    The Legal 500 Deutschland, 2025
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    "The team brings both depth and breadth. Our expectations have generally been exceeded in all areas.", client

Corporate / M&A Insights

CMS advises AMG Critical Materials on the strategic acquisition of AURA Technologies

26 Feb 2026 2 min read

CMS advises Pelican on its acquisition of Avail's welding services division

24 Feb 2026 1 min read

CMS advises Fyrish Ventures and TEN Texentium on the acquisition of Inpixon GmbH

18 Feb 2026 1 min read

CMS advises AndCompany on two strategic acquisitions

16 Feb 2026 2 min read

CMS advises Eqwal Group on the acquisition of Orthopädie-Technik Kurtze GmbH

13 Feb 2026 1 min read

CMS advises SYNLAB on the sale of synlab slovakia s.r.o. to Unilabs Group

11 Feb 2026 2 min read

CMS advises AM Ventures on financing round of Additive Drives

09 Feb 2026 2 min read

CMS advises Daizy AI on purchase of the business of FinTech Next Matter GmbH

09 Feb 2026 1 min read

Events

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    18 Mar 2026

    Green claims in focus

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    19 Mar 2026

    CMS Nordic Health Summit

  • Germany
    23 Mar 2026

    CMS at PTMG Spring 2026

  • Germany
    08 Apr 2026

    CMS at Fordham IP & Policy Conference

  • Germany
    21 Apr 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

  • Germany
    28 Apr 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

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