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Discover thought leadership and legal insights by our legal experts from across CMS. In our Expert Guides, written by CMS lawyers from across the jurisdictions where we operate, we provide you with in-depth legal research and insights that can be read both online and offline. You can also find Law-Now articles with focused legal analysis, commentary and insights to help you anticipate future challenges and much more.



Expertise
02/02/2021
The new VAT scheme for e‑commerce
The CMS TAX group is pleased to launch the guide on VAT e-commerce This guide covers the VAT e-commerce package, which was first approved in 2017 (Directive 2017 / 2455) and added to in 2019 (Directive...
28/07/2020
Guide on international data transfers – Drawing on the Schrems II Case
On 16 July 2020, almost five years after the Safe Harbour Agreement between the European Union and United States was ruled invalid, the Court of Justice of the European Union delivered a judgment on...
11/05/2020
AI in Life Sciences
Artificial intelligence is not new: the term itself was coined over 60 years ago. However, the convergence of data volume, processing power and technical capability has convinced many that the AI era...
14/04/2020
CMS Guide to Real Estate Transaction Costs and Taxes in Europe
Comparing real estate investment values across Europe provides only part of the picture. For a true comparison, the investor will also take account of transaction costs and taxes, which can differ widely...
18/11/2019
CMS Public Procurement Toolbox of Remedies
Public procurement is the largest single global marketplace, accounting for around one-fifth of worldwide GDP. In this increasingly international marketplace, companies need to have confidence that public...
28/03/2019
CMS Guide to Employment Issues in M&A Transactions
CMS Employment Practice Area Group is pleased to share with you the 2019 edition of the CMS Guide to Employment Issues in M&A Transactions. While mergers and acquisitions (M&A) tend to be led by corporate...
27/02/2019
Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
The uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) has soared in recent years (albeit from a very low base), with jurisdictions such as Norway and The Netherlands currently leading the pack. However, in order for...
28/01/2019
CMS Guides to Dismissals
CMS Employment Practice Area Group is pleased to share with you the 2019 edition of the Guides to DismissalsThe CMS Guides to Dismissals are intended to help employers anticipate the possible courses...
21/11/2018
Connected Future
Tech­no­logy-driv­en transformations are not only disrupting our everyday lives but are also radically transforming the infrastructure sector. On the one hand, innovation is driving an upgrade of existing...
26/06/2018
CMS Guide to Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws 2018
We are delighted to present the fifth edition of the CMS Guide to Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws. This edition of the Guide covers more countries than ever before, assessing the laws in 42 countries...
22/04/2018
CMS Guide to tax regimes in Central and Eastern Europe
The CMS Guide to tax regimes in Central and Eastern Europe is one of the fruits of our close cooperation within the region. It offers a unique overview of the tax systems of 13 countries in an informative...
28/03/2018
Initial Coin Offerings - New means of fundraising
Thanks to the ICO phenomenon, approximately 4 billion US dollars were raised in 2017. After a difficult start, ICOs are now becoming more and more professional and are also attractive for companies which...