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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 1,400 Corporate/M&A experts collaborate across 45 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.

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    04 Mar 2025

    2025 Insurance sector webinar programme

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    24 Apr 2025

    Cross-Border Financial Services 2025 webinar series

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    24 Apr 2025

    CMS at Fordham IP & Policy Conference

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    07 May 2025

    On the Pulse webinar series 2025 - Spring/Summer

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    14 May 2025

    EU Competition Law Briefing

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    14 May 2025

    CMS at 2025 World Technology Law Conference in San Diego

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    15 May 2025

    AI and Employment Law

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    17 May 2025

    CMS at INTA 2025

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    05 Jun 2025

    AI and Competition Law

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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