Anyone investing in Saxony and central Germany or looking to expand their business will find local commercial law advice at CMS in Leipzig – whether for day-to-day operations or for national or international projects.
Restructuring, recapitalisation and insolvency
If difficulties are expected, we will work with you to assess the legal situation and the next steps. We assist with restructuring efforts, advise companies under self-administration and provide support with the acquisition or sale of companies in crisis. Members of our team also perform tasks relating to insolvency administration.
Advice for companies and investors
- Corporate and M&A: company structure, purchases and sales, private equity and venture capital interests, including for start-ups – taking implications under employment law into account at an early stage.
- Real estate and construction: contracts, implementation, public law requirements and public procurement law.
- Energy, technology and media: contracts, IT law and intellectual property.
- Day-to-day operations: personnel, commercial and tax issues as well as disputes, both in and out of court.
Your local contact
Our Leipzig team brings in additional CMS teams from across Germany and abroad as needed. Get in touch if you are preparing to make an investment, are planning changes or are in a difficult economic situation and need support.
Our expertise
Directions
By train
You can reach the office on foot from the main railway station via the Goethestraße. It takes about 5 minutes.
By car
Take the Leipzig Mitte (central Leipzig) exit from the A14 motorway towards the Hauptbahnhof (main railway station) and then turn right into Goethestraße. This leads directly to Augustusplatz where you will find the Cityhochhaus. You can park in the underground car park at Augustusplatz. Use the Gewandhaus exit, go into the direction to the Cityhochhaus and turn left after about 50 meters. The entrance of the Cityhochhaus (Panorama-Tower) is situated between the buildings of MDR (Central German Broadcasting) and Leipzig University. Pass the revolving door and contact the concierge.
By plane
The office is a 20 minute taxi ride from Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Local market knowledge. Global outlook
We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.
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