Expertise

Asset Based Financing
We are committed to building strong and trusted relationships with you at every level, and we recognise the importance of these relationships. We are proud that many of our asset-based financing clients...
United Kingdom
expertise
Banking & Finance
Strategic partnership for complex challenges Our expertise in banking law is distinguished by a commitment to the highest quality, sophistication, and precision in seeking customized solutions, both in...
Brazil
expertise
Banking & Finance
The banking sector is changing at an ever-increasing pace. Changes in the organization of companies and the evolution of digitalization on an unprecedented scale are driving a series of related technologies...
Portugal
expertise
Banking & Finance
We know the dynamics of Banking & Finance both locally as well as internationally, covering the entire spectrum of banking, finance, regulatory and capital markets law. We ensure that our services are...
Chile
expertise
Banking & Finance
Our expertise in Banking & Finance encompasses diverse financing, participating mainly in project finance, syndicated loans, issuance and placement of debt instruments and collateral debt obligations...
Peru
expertise
Banking & Finance
CMS Albiñana & Suárez de Lezo's Banking & Finance team has advised numerous Spanish and multinational entities on some of the largest financial transactions of the last few decades. A combination...
Spain
expertise
Banking & Finance
The Banking & Finance team of CMS Switzerland is at your service at our offices in Zurich and Geneva. We cover the entire Banking & Finance spectrum, particularly the following areas: Banking and Financial...
Switzerland
expertise
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
The CMS Banking & Finance practice is one of Europe’s largest and provides local and pan-European expertise in the full spectrum of banking, finance, regulatory and capital markets law. We ensure our...
Montenegro
Banking & Finance
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Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
As a participant in the global banking and finance industry, you are faced with increasing financial, regulatory and political pressures. New rules on capital requirements, risk profile and investor protection...
Bulgaria
Banking & Finance
expertise
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz’s banking and finance law team consists of dedicated experts who assist our clients in legal and tax matters with regard to transactions, regulatory issues and all other banking...
Austria
Banking & Finance
expertise
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
The CMS Banking & Finance practice is one of Europe’s largest and provides local and pan-European expertise in the full spectrum of banking, finance, regulatory and capital markets law. We ensure our...
Serbia
Banking & Finance
expertise
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
The CMS Banking & Finance practice is one of Europe’s largest and provides local and pan-European expertise in the full spectrum of banking, finance, regulatory and capital markets law. We ensure our...
Croatia
Banking & Finance
expertise
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
The CMS Banking & Finance practice is one of Europe’s largest and provides local and pan-European expertise in the full spectrum of banking, finance, regulatory and capital markets law. We ensure our...
Slovenia
Banking & Finance
expertise
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
As a participant in the global banking and finance industry, you are faced with increasing financial, regulatory and political pressures. New rules on capital requirements, risk profile and investor protection...
Ukraine
Banking & Finance
expertise
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
As a participant in the global banking and finance industry, you are faced with increasing financial, regulatory and political pressures. New rules on capital requirements, risk profile and investor protection...
Slovakia
Banking & Finance
expertise
Banking & Finance
As a participant in the global banking and finance industry, you are faced with increasing financial, regulatory and political pressures. New rules on capital requirements, risk profile and investor protection...
Poland
expertise
Banking & Finance
The CMS Luxembourg Banking & Finance team provides local and pan-European expertise in the full spectrum of banking, finance, regulatory and capital markets law. In one of the most important financial...
Luxembourg
expertise
Banking & Finance
The CMS Banking & Finance practice is one of Europe’s largest and provides local and pan-European expertise in the full spectrum of banking, finance, regulatory and capital markets law. The Italian...
Italy
expertise
Banking & Finance
Monaco not only has a unique status among the community of nations but is also home to a banking and financial platform unlike any other. With some thirty banks and fifty financial management companies...
Monaco
expertise
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...
Germany
expertise
Banking & Finance
We provide you with a full range of banking and finance-related legal expertise, in the areas of acquisition finance, corporate lending, real estate finance, project finance, asset financing and leasing...
China
expertise
Banking & Finance
As a participant in the global banking and finance industry, you are faced with increasing financial, regulatory and political pressures. New rules on capital requirements, risk profile and investor protection...
Turkiye
expertise
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Our CMNO Banking & Finance practice can help you navigate every aspect of your proposed lending, borrowing and other financing requirements. Our team based in Dubai has particular expertise in Islamic...
United Arab Emirates
Banking & Finance
expertise
Banking & Finance
In the fast-moving world of financial institutions, the CMS Banking & Finance practice combines local and international expertise across banking, finance, regulatory and capital markets law.A tailored...
Singapore
expertise
Banking & Finance
As a participant in the global banking and finance industry, you are faced with increasing financial, regulatory and political pressures. New rules on capital requirements, risk profile and investor protection...
Czech Republic
expertise
Banking & Finance
As a participant in the global banking and finance industry, you are faced with increasing financial, regulatory and political pressures. New rules on capital requirements, risk profile and investor protection...
Romania
expertise
Banking & Finance
Our Banking & Finance practice is one of the biggest in Europe. Our expertise includes the entire spectrum of banking, finance and regulated markets. In local ánd international situations. We deliver...
Netherlands
expertise
Banking & Finance
A changing banking sector  Slowdown in bank loans, significant risk exposure, entry of new players onto the market (telecommunications operators, money transfer companies), digital transformation, advent...
Morocco
expertise
Banking & Finance
Our growing Hong Kong banking and finance practice is supported by a team of experienced multi-lingual lawyers.  Lawyers in our team are recognised and ranked by independent legal directories, including...
Hong Kong
expertise
Banking & Finance
Our team by your side in a world of innovation Our clients operate in a changing and international environment, seizing opportunities. Digital and technological developments, economic, financial and health...
France
expertise
Banking & Finance
As a participant in the global banking and finance industry, you are faced with increasing financial, regulatory and political pressures. New rules on capital requirements, risk profile and investor protection...
Hungary
expertise
Banking & Finance
The evolution of the lending and debt markets since the start of the financial crisis has left participants facing regulatory change, greater competition in the supply of debt funding, financial distress...
United Kingdom
expertise
Banking & Finance
The CMS Banking & Finance practice is one of Europe’s largest and provides local and pan-European expertise in the full spectrum of banking, finance, regulatory and capital markets law. We ensure our...
Belgium
expertise
Capital Markets
Legal questions regarding capital markets are of concern to investors and issuers alike. At the same time, the ever-increasing number of new EU directives and their implementation under domestic law means...
Montenegro
expertise
Capital Markets
The Capital Markets team advises issuers (public and private), financial institutions and other participants on all types of capital markets transactions, including in relation to equity and equity-linked...
France
expertise
Capital Markets
Legal questions regarding capital markets are of concern to investors and issuers alike. At the same time, the ever-increasing number of new EU directives and their implementation under domestic law means...
Serbia
expertise
Capital Markets
Legal questions regarding capital markets are of concern to investors and issuers alike. At the same time, the ever-increasing number of new EU directives and their implementation under domestic law means...
Croatia
expertise
Capital Markets
Legal questions regarding capital markets are of concern to investors and issuers alike. At the same time, the ever-increasing number of new EU directives and their implementation under domestic law means...
Austria
expertise
Capital Markets
The capital market team is made up of lawyers specializing in regulation and in transnational legal matters. Our experience in the scope of the capital market includes the following:     Advising...
Peru
expertise
Capital Markets
Legal questions regarding capital markets are of concern to investors and issuers alike. At the same time, the ever-increasing number of new EU directives and their implementation under domestic law means...
Slovenia
expertise
Capital Markets
In-depth legal advice on capital market transactions Capital markets never stand still. Issuers, banks, financial services providers and stock exchanges around the world face increasing regulation, which...
Germany
expertise
Capital Markets
CMS advises national and international investment banks, issuers and investors on all aspects related to stock exchange and capital markets law. Financial intermediaries such as investment firms, investment...
Ukraine
expertise
Capital Markets
Capital markets activity in Central and Eastern Europe is picking up, with the key capital markets in the region developing at a strong pace, particularly with respect to offers of shares and bonds, and...
Slovakia
expertise
Capital Markets & Derivatives
The financial crisis and its aftermath have had a considerable impact on the financial markets. There have been significant changes in the practice and regulation of capital markets, derivatives and structured...
United Kingdom
expertise
Cleantech
Cleantech encompasses technology and services that address environment issues or lessen the impact of current products or services on the environment. The COP21 Climate Change Agreement in Paris in December...
United Kingdom
expertise
Commercial
As a business that operates in today's increasingly regulated markets, one needs to manage the business risk while meeting the business objectives. Your success is based on the effectiveness of your relationships...
Peru
expertise
Commercial
Commercial
As a business operating in today’s increasingly regulated markets, you need to manage your commercial risk while achieving your business objectives. Your success is built upon the effectiveness of your...
Montenegro
Commercial
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Commercial
Achieving business success in highly regulated markets requires effective management of commercial risks and of your supplier and customer relationships. Whether you are an international or domestic business...
Czech Republic
expertise
Commercial
In today's economy, a large part of the value of business is based on the relationships established between the parties. Commercial law plays a fundamental role in society and in obtaining a competitive...
Portugal
expertise
Commercial
As a business operating in today’s increasingly regulated markets, you need to manage your commercial risk while achieving your business objectives. Your success is built upon the effectiveness of your...
Switzerland
expertise
Commercial
Commercial
Achieving business success in highly regulated markets requires effective management of commercial risks and of your supplier and customer relationships. Whether you are an international or domestic business...
Bulgaria
Commercial
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Commercial
Commercial
As a business operating in today’s increasingly regulated markets, you need to manage your commercial risk while achieving your business objectives. Your success is built upon the effectiveness of your...
Croatia
Commercial
expertise
Commercial
Commercial
As a business operating in today’s increasingly regulated markets, you need to manage your commercial risk while achieving your business objectives. Your success is built upon the effectiveness of your...
Serbia
Commercial
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Commercial
Commercial
Achieving business success in highly regulated markets requires effective management of commercial risks and of your supplier and customer relationships. Whether you are an international or domestic business...
Ukraine
Commercial
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Commercial
As a business operating in today’s increasingly regulated markets, you need to manage your commercial risk while achieving your business objectives.  Sector-specific contractual arrangements are key...
Italy
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Commercial
With a resident population of just 38,400 (of whom 8,000 are Monegasque citizens), the Principality of Monaco’s GDP was 5.7 billion euros in 2015. Monaco's economy is very open to foreign trade and...
Monaco
expertise
Commercial
Achieving business success in highly regulated and competitive markets requires effective management of commercial risks and of your supplier and customer relationships. It is also critical, particularly...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
Commercial
As a business operating in today’s increasingly regulated markets, you need to manage your commercial risk while achieving your business objectives. Your success is built upon the effectiveness and...
United Kingdom
expertise
Commercial
As a business operating in today’s increasingly regulated markets, you need to manage your commercial risk while achieving your business objectives. Your success is built upon the effectiveness of your...
Singapore
expertise
Commercial
Achieving business success in highly regulated markets requires effective management of commercial risks and of your supplier and customer relationships. Whether you are an international or domestic business...
Turkiye
expertise
Commercial
As a business operating in today’s increasingly regulated markets, you need to manage your commercial risk while achieving your business objectives. Your success is built upon the effectiveness of your...
China
expertise
Commercial
Achieving business success in highly regulated markets requires effective management of commercial risks and of your supplier and customer relationships. Whether you are an international or domestic business...
Romania
expertise
Commercial
Achieving business success in highly regulated markets requires effective management of commercial risks and relationships with your suppliers and customers. Whether you are an international or domestic...
Chile
expertise
Commercial
Commercial
Companies as well as large corporations and SMEs deal with a complex and highly regulated market environment every day. In addition, contracts with international customers and business partners entail...
Austria
Commercial
expertise
Commercial
As a business operating in today’s increasingly regulated markets, you need to manage your commercial risk while achieving your business objectives. Your success is built upon the effectiveness of your...
Netherlands
expertise
Commercial
Legal advice on purchasing, production and distribution Purchasing, production and distribution – in short, our clients’ operational activities – are at the centre of the advice we provide. With...
Germany
expertise
Commercial
Sectorial expertise is one of CMS Albiñana & Suárez de Lezo’s core values, ensuring knowledge of the specific characteristics of each business or industry and enabling solutions to the complexity...
Spain
expertise
Commercial
Achieving business success in highly regulated markets requires effective management of commercial risks and of your supplier and customer relationships. Whether you are an international or domestic business...
Poland
expertise
Commercial
As a business operating in today’s increasingly regulated markets, you need to manage your commercial risk while achieving your business objectives. Your success is built upon the effectiveness of your...
Luxembourg
expertise
Commercial
Achieving business success in highly regulated markets requires effective management of commercial risks and of your supplier and customer relationships. Whether you are an international or domestic business...
Hungary
expertise
Commercial
Commercial
Achieving business success in highly regulated markets requires effective management of commercial risks and of your supplier and customer relationships. Whether you are an international or domestic business...
Slovakia
Commercial
expertise
Commercial
As a business operating in today’s increasingly regulated markets, it is important to manage your commercial risk while achieving your business objectives. Your success is built upon the effectiveness...
Hong Kong
expertise
Commercial Law
In a legal environment where the rules are increasingly numerous and restrictive, you have to manage the commercial risks relating to your activity. For this, you have to protect yourself in your relations...
France
expertise
Commercial Law
As a business operating in today’s increasingly regulated markets, you need to manage your commercial risk while achieving your business objectives. Your success is built upon the effectiveness of your...
Belgium
expertise
Commercial Promotions
Legal solutions for successful campaigns With an experienced and results-oriented legal team, we are ready to assist your company in successfully conducting commercial promotions, live marketing, capitalization...
Brazil
expertise
Corporate Litigation
Business today can be a risky endeavour. You may find yourself confronted with a corporate dispute, whether it be a disagreement with a partner in a joint venture, a shareholder that claims the company...
Belgium
expertise
Data-Protection
As well as being a valuable and highly coveted resource for companies, personal data, whose volume is exploding as the digital revolution advances, is the subject of intense debate and subject to strict...
France
expertise
Data Protection & Freedom of Information
The EU data protection landscape is shifting with a radical new regulatory framework on the horizon. Our 'extensive team' has the data protection expertise to handle the very largest and most complex...
United Kingdom
expertise
Data Protection Law & IT Security Law
Advice on data protection-compliant structuring of all business models and internal/external processes which involve personal data of customers, employees or other third partiesDesign, preparation and...
Germany
expertise
E-Commerce
Increasing use of compulsory mediation, a growing number of legal obligations in terms of consumer information, reinforced protection of personal data and so on: as e-commerce expands, the consumer protection...
France
expertise
E-Commerce
The development of technology has brought with it the creation of new marketing channels mainly relying on the internet, both in dealing with B2B as well as B2C relations, among others. This circumstance...
Peru
expertise
Environmental Law
Specialists in environmental law When preparing for and carrying out complex approval and planning procedures, as well as during ongoing operation of industrial plants, power lines, mines, etc., companies...
Germany
expertise
Indirect taxation, VAT, customs duties
With over 70 years’ experience in matters relating to turnover tax and indirect taxation, our firm takes pride in its expert reputation, which is widely recognised in both national and international...
France
expertise
Islamic Finance
Newcomers to Islamic Finance and existing participants alike face a whole host of challenges that they must successfully navigate to structure, document and complete transactions in accordance with Shariah...
Turkiye
expertise
IT Law
The development of technology has promoted the emergence of IT law, whose purpose is the study of the interaction that arises between the fields of law and technology, and provides the regulatory framework...
Peru
expertise
Joint Ventures and Reorganizations
Joint ventures and reorganizations offer companies the chance to optimize their internal operations, respond to emerging trends or tap into new market opportunities. Our experienced team of Corporate...
Belgium
expertise
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our success can be attributed to the assistance our M&A lawyers have given to hundreds of enterprises in relation to Belgian law aspects of both local and international mergers, acquisitions and sales...
Belgium
expertise
Mergers & Acquisitions
Together with the commercial law practice, our Mergers and Acquisitions team is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that reflect our many years of experience and insight into the specialized demands...
Italy
expertise
Personal Data Protection
We provide personal data protection advice as an integral service for our clients to comply satisfactorily with the regulatory framework. Our services include, among others, the following:Auditing and...
Peru
expertise
Structured financing
From globalisation and market sophistication to fiercer competition at a domestic and international level, greater regulatory pressure and increasing legislation – the environment and market for structured...
France
expertise
Tax
Tax behaviour is now a major feature of corporate reputation with instant communication putting intense pressure on international companies to publish information on how they meet their tax obligations...
Portugal
expertise
Tax
As local and international tax regulations become more prescriptive, dealing with them in a cross-border context presents you with a significant challenge. The number and complexity of tax investigations...
Luxembourg
expertise
Tax
Advice on Moroccan and international tax Taxation in Morocco: make sure you have a complete picture to succeed in your tax strategy   Morocco, like any other country, is subject to seemingly endless...
Morocco
expertise
Tax
Our teams of specialists in all areas of tax provide both corporates and individuals with their unanimously recognized expertise, know-how and ability to innovate and plan ahead. In all business sectors...
France
expertise
Tax
As local and international tax regulations become more prescriptive, dealing with them in a cross-border context presents you with a significant challenge. The number and complexity of tax investigations...
Belgium
expertise
Tax
We have developed extensive understanding of the needs of existing and prospective stakeholders in our market and we leverage this knowledge to offer our clients a comprehensive range of services, including...
Monaco
expertise
Tax
Businesses deal with national and international tax issues on a daily basis, against an increasingly complex legal background. Complex economic and legal issues require timely and effective professional...
Italy
expertise
Tax
Unlocking Tax Solutions: Our Tax Department Welcome to our Tax Department, where we are dedicated to providing tailored tax solutions for businesses and individuals navigating the complexities of tax...
Switzerland
expertise
Transactional
Our team has a wide experience in a large number of lending transactions. We have acted as counsel to foreign and domestic banks and companies in (re) structuring, negotiating and drafting various types...
Luxembourg
expertise
VAT
Our tax consultants support clients regarding the VAT regime applicable to:national and international transactionsimport and export transactionsIn addition, we assist clients in the drafting of national...
Italy
expertise