German M&A league tables for Q1 2011: CMS Hasche Sigle retains top slot in Mergermarket and Bloomberg rankings

Berlin – CMS Hasche Sigle has again successfully maintained its top position in the M&A market. The leading intelligence services recently presented the results of their transaction analysis for the first quarter of 2011. Mergermarket and Bloomberg both list CMS Hasche Sigle in first place. Thomson Reuters places the law firm in second place by number of transactions (volume) in the mid-market (deals up to USD 500 million).

Dr Thomas Meyding, head of CMS’s Europe-wide Corporate practice and partner at CMS Hasche Sigle: "Following three years in a row at the top of the major M&A rankings, our success has continued in this quarter. We also have every reason to remain optimistic. Backed by a well-filled pipeline, we are heading into the second quarter of 2011 with corresponding commitment."