Expertise

Antitrust, Competition & Trade
Companies face a constantly evolving array of antitrust and competition law requirements. In particular, competition law is gaining in importance due to sustainable and digital transformation of the economy. Our...
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Antitrust, Competition and Trade
The CMS Antitrust, Competition and Trade (ACT) group is one of the largest specialist competition and trade teams in the world. More than 225 CMS experts advise clients in more than 40 countries worldwide...
International
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Banking & Finance
As a participant in the global banking and finance industry, you face increasing financial, regulatory and political changes. CMS is a one-stop-shop for all your challenges across the world. So, whether...
International
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Banking & Finance
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...
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Corporate / M&A
CMS does more deals in Europe than any other law firm and have the global footprint to connect the dots anywhere in the world. Over 1,400 Corporate/M&A experts collaborate across 45 countries globally...
International
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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...
Germany
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Employment & Pensions
As one of the world’s largest law firms, with over 8,000 professionals and staff, CMS has first-hand experience of a wide range of employment matters. Because of our size and reach, we face many of...
International
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Intellectual Property
Ideas and innovation are the creative potential of a successful business. This intellectual potential becomes a measurable enterprise value when expressed in property rights (e.g. patents, utility patents...
Germany
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Intellectual Property
In today’s knowledge economy, a large part of the value of your business is based on intangible assets and goodwill. Your intellectual property plays a key role in obtaining a competitive advantage...
International
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Labor, Employment & Pensions
Our 120+ employment lawyers in Germany are at the forefront of their field and leading innovators. They offer legal advice at the cutting edge: efficient, strategic and technically outstanding. With...
Germany
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Private Clients
Our Private Clients service Portfolio Our Private Clients practice advises high net worth individuals and business owners on all legal and tax matters related to their private affairs. We act as a trustworthy...
Germany
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Tax
Providing comprehensive advice on national and international tax issues is one of CMS's core competencies. Our excellently networked tax team combines broad expertise with specialisations and many years...
Germany
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Tax
Tax is core to your business and CMS is a one-stop-shop for all your tax challenges across the world. We ensure that clients have access to hands-on experience and skills needed to communicate effectively...
International
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