German-Italian Group

The CMS German-Italian Group consists of bilingual lawyers and tax advisors from partner firms CMS Hasche Sigle (Germany) and CMS Adonnino Ascoli & Cavasola Scamoni (Italy). The large number of successful projects we have jointly handled over the years demonstrates that our own German-Italian collaboration works extremely well, delivering real benefits for our clients.

The lawyers in our German-Italian Group advise German companies that have commercial contacts in Italy or intend to invest in Italy, as well as Italian firms doing business in Germany. A particular advantage is that communication, including vital correspondence, is conducted in the client’s native language. This offers maximum convenience and also ensures that specific cultural aspects which could have a significant impact on the outcome are respected.

Well connected and recognised by local institutions

In addition to in-depth legal knowledge, the lawyers in the German-Italian Group have excellent contacts to local agencies and institutions. We see our role as extending beyond pure legal and tax advice to opening doors and building bridges for our clients.

Depending on the requirements of the specific instruction, we assemble interdisciplinary and transnational teams headed by a German or Italian partner who is also your dedicated contact person.

As one of the world’s largest commercial law firms, CMS is notable for in-depth industry knowledge. This enables us to perform particularly well in an ongoing advisory capacity and also in the context of complex project and transaction structures. We understand the market and the specifics of the individual sectors, including the following areas:

• Automotive
• Banks and Financial Services Providers
• Construction and Real Estate
• Biotech and Life Sciences
• Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
• Energy and Utilities
• Trade and the Service Sector
• Hotels and Tourism
• Leasing Companies
• Machinery and Engineering
• Media
• Food, Beverages and Tobacco
• Private Equity and Venture Capital
• Shipping, Haulage and Transport
• Technology
• Telecommunications, Internet, E-Commerce
• Textiles and Fashion
• Insurance

Trust and security are crucially important for long-term investment in a partner country. The CMS German-Italian Group builds solid bridges for both sides that minimise the risks and maximise the potential. Not least because we appreciate the value of excellent bilateral economic ties in our own business.