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We help you identify risks and opportunities arising from the increasing focus on GRC

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Companies are under increasing pressure to be more ethical, sustainable and climate-friendly. Failure to comply with environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria can have significant legal, reputational and financial consequences.

It’s not just about compliance - sustainable organisations are also likely to be more resilient to future disruption.

Our global team has extensive knowledge and experience of the real-world implications of ESG. We work alongside clients to offer practical advice on sustainability strategy, supply chainbusiness ethics, social justice concerns, employment practices and board diversity and accountability.

CMS lawyers cover the broadest possible spectrum of commercial and legal risk in large and profitable contentious, regulatory and transactional matters.

As a governance, risk and compliance law firm, our expertise spans financial crime, employment, financial services enforcement, competition, data protection, health and safety, environment, sanctions and professional and clinical risks.

Please contact any of our GRC – Governance, Risk & Compliance lawyers to find out how we can help you.

Doing business responsibly

At CMS, we are committed to running our business ethically and sustainably. We are diverse, supportive and inclusive, creating a culture in which all our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive.

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Dr. Joachim Kaetzler
Banking & Finance
Frankfurt
Portrait ofRita Lowe
Rita Lowe
Banking & Finance
London
Portrait ofBjörn Demuth
Dr. Björn Demuth
Tax
Stuttgart
Portrait ofDöne Yalçın
Döne Yalçın
Corporate/M&A
Istanbul
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