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08/01/2024
CMS continues Middle East expansion with heavyweight partner hire
International law firm CMS is delighted to announce the appointment of James Abbott, who joins the firm as a partner in its Dubai office. James arrives from Clifford Chance, where he led the firm’s...
29/11/2023
10 CMS partners recognised by Lexology Client Choice Awards 2023
International law firm CMS is pleased to announce that 10 of its partners, across nine different countries, have been recognised by the Lexology Client Choice Awards 2023:Nick Beckett, China, Life Sci­ences Car­oline...
22/09/2023
CMS celebrates success at the 2023 Legal Business Awards
International law firm CMS was named Real Estate Team of the Year at the 2023 Legal Business Awards Ceremony, held in London. CMS was also Highly Commended in the Commercial Litigation Team of the Year...
11/05/2023
CMS strengthens Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Disputes team with...
International law firm CMS has appointed Philip Norman as a Partner in the firm’s Infrastructure, Construction and Energy (ICE) Disputes Team in London, with a focus on the Middle East and Africa. Philip...
03/02/2023
CMS appoints new partner to Insurance & Reinsurance Group
International law firm CMS is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Walsh as a partner in the firm’s Insurance and Reinsurance practice in London. The Group specialises in insurance and reinsurance...
13/09/2022
CMS advises Compass Group plc on acquisition of Equinoxe Solutions
International law firm CMS has advised global food services business Compass Group plc on its acquisition of Equinoxe Solu­tions. Equi­noxe Solutions provides hospitality procurement, supply chain, systems...
20/07/2022
CMS advises BT on joint venture with Warner Bros. Discovery to create new...
International law firm CMS has advised BT Group (BT) on its agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros. Discovery) to form a 50:50 joint venture company to create a new premium sports offering...
06/04/2022
CMS strengthens financial crime offering with appointment of barrister...
International law firm CMS is pleased to announce the appointment of barrister Kitty St Aubyn, formerly of 3 Raymond Buildings, as a Senior Associate. Kitty joins the firm’s Corporate Crime practice...
14/09/2021
CMS advises Telit on acquisition by DBAY
International law firm CMS has advised AIM-listed Telit Communications PLC (Telit) on its acquisition by Trieste Acquisitions Holding Limited (Bidco), an entity owned by funds managed by DBAY Advisors...
16/06/2021
European class actions expected to rise as opt-outs become more popular
A record number of class actions has been filed across Europe in recent years with a rise of over 120% between 2018 and 2020. Class actions against the technology sector increased dramatically, with 15...
03/03/2021
CMS advises Phoenix Group on its ongoing partnership with Standard Life...
International law firm CMS has advised Phoenix Group on a new arrangement with Standard Life Aberdeen (SLA), which significantly simplifies their strategic partnership, enabling Phoenix to control its...
14/01/2021
CMS strengthens Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Disputes team with...
International law firm CMS is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Schaafsma (Kratochvilova) as a partner in its Band 1 ranked Infrastructure, Construction and Energy (ICE) Disputes group based...