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  • Established 1999
  • Partners > 1,300
  • Lawyers > 6,300
  • Total staff > 9,800
  • Countries 48
  • Cities present 80
  • Offices 85

About us

CMS is a Future Facing organisation of independent law firms. With 84 offices in over 47 countries and 6,300+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep local market understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see what’s coming, but to shape it. In a world of ever-accelerating change where technology is increasingly important in the deployment of global strategies, our clear, business-focused advice helps clients of every size to face the future with confidence. We’re immersed in your world. Your interests and priorities are at the heart of what we do. Our lawyers are genuine experts in their fields, with a grasp of detail that’s second to none. Our next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. It means we can anticipate the likely challenges, accelerate our pace and create the space to develop innovative solutions. We’re diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture in which every one of our people, can maximise their potential and thrive.

Innovating to find solutions to global challenges

Ahead of the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos, CMS Executive Partner Duncan Weston discussed why law firms have a key role to play. With “Rebuilding Trust” as the theme of the meeting, Duncan puts forward the case for a global legal organisation, enabled by technology, that promotes the Rule of Law to help make the world a better place.

Filmed and produced by Acumen Media  as part of 'The Forum Interviews' series. For more information please visit: AcumenStories

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