Class action claims in Europe are still on the rise: CMS European Class Action Report 2024 is now available

CMS lawyers are pleased to be attending the ITechLaw European Conference 2024 held in Munich on 30 October - 1 November. At CMS, we are proud to have some of the leading global legal specialists in the technology, media and communications sector. Fuelled by huge customer demand for cutting-edge products and increased supply of pioneering services, the sectors of technology, media and communications are each undergoing unprecedented change. Innovation is key, and so tech and telecoms suppliers, and creators and distributors of media, need to protect their investments and maximise their commercial opportunities. At CMS, our global team of over 1000 specialist Technology, Media and Communications (TMC) lawyers has been exposed to virtually every risk and challenge you face. With our long-standing focus on advising suppliers, users, regulators and financiers in the sector, we are best placed to deliver innovative solutions through our award-winning disputes, transactions, IP, commercial, data privacy and security, employment and tax practices. To find out more about our capabilities across TMC, please visit International TMC webpage.

Welcome to the Autumn part of the 2024 On the Pulse webinar series.  This webinar series brings you updates on the latest legal and commercial developments in the life sciences & healthcare sector from around the world. We will be hosting webinars on:EU Health Data Space - 24 OctoberCyber Breach Preparedness and Response for the Life Sciences & Healthcare Sector - 26 NovemberThe webinars will be one hour in length with a 15-minute Q&A session.

Procurement Reform: Challenges and Opportunities

The EU Competition Law Briefings have been created to provide a platform for our clients and other competition law experts to stay up to date on the developments of EU Competition Law. 

Notwithstanding the extraordinary times we’ve all been operating in, the insurance sector continues to deal with fast-paced changes. Insurance companies should keep up with changing regulations and market trends that will impact on their day-to-day operations and long-term business. It has become crucial for (re)insurers, brokers, their risk managers and general counsels to get the right insight and advice across a wide range of claims and coverage, and regulatory and corporate issues. To deliver the expert responses that the insurance market needs, the CMS Insurance Group has developed a comprehensive programme for 2024.

Energy continues to be one of the busiest sectors in Central and Southeastern Europe. The increased focus on energy security has brought many new developments to light in the region. What are the current projects receiving the most investment across CEE? What are the biggest opportunities for investors? What new projects have emerged and which subsectors are the rising stars? And what are the challenges for energy investors today? What regulations should they be aware of?We will be hosting our CEE Energy Conference: Unlocking Opportunities in PPAs & Energy Storage, bringing together speakers from CMS, TSOs and energy investors with experience of investing in and operating projects across Central and Southeastern Europe. Join us for a morning of insightful presentations and roundtable discussions on Tuesday 8 October from 09:00 BST, followed by a networking lunch at the CMS office in Cannon Place, London. Our speakers will take you through some of the latest developments and opportunities in the energy sector in CEE/SEE, and will also discuss the specifics of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and battery storage developments in the region. The event is free of charge and can only be attended in person. Speakers will be announced closer to the event. We look forward to welcoming you to our flagship CEE/SEE energy conference in London this autumn.

Meet our experts at booth #532