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Corporate / Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Corporate and M&A advice with local expertise and global perspective

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 1,120 Corporate/M&A experts collaborate across 47 countries globally to create a one-stop shop with seamless advice for multijurisdictional transactions. Our team excels in every aspect of our service by focusing on clear, practical advice that makes the difference.

What we do differently

Sector focus is in our DNA, making us a global leader in corporate work in key economic sectors such as Energy, Financial Services, Hospitality & Leisure, Private Equity, Consumer and Retail, Infrastructure, Real Estate and Healthcare and Life Sciences, where we act for many of the world’s leading public and private companies, financial institutions and funds.

Our philosophy

Changing the face of law with our unusually strong focus on innovation and creativity, we represent the future-facing law firm. We are bold, dynamic and agile and foster a culture of innovation that is practical, accessible and effective.

Contact us for national and international aspects in the following areas: Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate governance, International Corporate Reorganisations, Public takeovers, Restructuring and Insolvency, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Equity Capital Markets, Post Merger Integration, IPOs, Corporate Advice.

Corporate / M&A Insights

CMS International Disputes Digest – 2026 Summer Edition

CMS International Disputes Digest – 2026 Summer Edition

13 Jul 2026 2 min read
ACC Europe Annual Conference 2026

ACC Europe Annual Conference 2026

03 Jun 2026 Denmark
On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

21 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026
CMS European M&A Study 2026

CMS European M&A Study 2026

27 Mar 2026 2 min read
CMS Nordic Health Summit

CMS Nordic Health Summit

19 Mar 2026 Göteborg
CMS at Mobile World Congress 2026

CMS at Mobile World Congress 2026

02 Mar 2026 - 05 Mar 2026 Fira Gran Via, Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat Barcelona
Power Breakfast & Networking Event

Power Breakfast & Networking Event

26 Feb 2026 Warsaw
Türkiye Updates Merger Control Rules to Reflect Economic Reality

Türkiye Updates Merger Control Rules to Reflect Economic Reality

23 Feb 2026 6 min read

Events

  • 08 Sep 2026

    2026 Insurance sector webinar programme

  • 10 Sep 2026 - 04 Nov 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026 - Autumn

  • 30 Sep 2026

    On the Pulse Webinar Series 2026 - Autumn

  • 04 Oct 2026

    ACC Annual Meeting 2026

  • 07 Oct 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

    CMS at AIPPI 2026

  • 07 Oct 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

    CMS at PTMG Autumn 2026

Local market knowledge. Global outlook

We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.

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