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16/01/2024
The future of Tech M&A
On Tuesday, 16 January 2024 from 16:00 to 19:00hrs, the CMS Tech M&A team will host a seminar 'The future of Tech M&A – Investing successfully in artificial intelligence' at our office in Am­s­ter­dam.  Dur­ing...
14/12/2023
ESG Power Hour: Discover the trends for 2024
We cordially invite you to the webinar "ESG Power Hour: Discover the Trends for 2024" on Thursday 14 December 2023, from 08:30 to 09:30 AM, live via GoTo Webinar.
07/12/2023
CMS ranked in Chambers FinTech 2024
CMS has been ranked in the latest edition of Chambers FinTech Legal. Both co-heads of the CMS FinTech team, Clair Wermers and Tessa Penninks, are ranked as well. A big thank you to our clients for their...
06/12/2023
EU publishes Directive on distance financial services contracts in Official...
In November 2023, the EU legislator adopted the new Directive regarding financial services contracts concluded at distance.This Directive essentially aims to modernise the existing legal framework governing...
05/12/2023
ROAD TO COP28: What to expect?
With record temperatures sweeping, wildfires raging, and the onset of the hottest week ever documented worldwide in early July, there is much less to be optimistic about the climate change since COP27...
04/12/2023
Hague 2019 and recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments – a welcome...
UK Government confirms entry into Hague 2019On 23 November 2023 it was confirmed that the UK government will sign the Hague Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments...
01/12/2023
EU Competition Law Briefings
The EU Competition Law Briefings have been created to provide a platform for our clients and other competition law experts to stay up to date on the developments of EU Competition Law. Every month CMS...
01/12/2023
EU legislation for hydrogen refuelling stations and charging points introduced:...
On 12 October 2023, the European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, EU Directive 2023/1804 (AFIR) entered into force. The AFIR forms part of the Fit-for-55 package, which includes measures...
29/11/2023
CMS launches Digital Regulation Hub
CMS has launched the Digital Regulation Hub, the most comprehensive resource for capturing key regulations, commentary and guidance to assist with navigating the digital regulatory landscape within Europe...
29/11/2023
2023 Insurance sector webinar programme
Notwithstanding the extraordinary times we’ve all been operating in, the insurance sector continues to deal with fast paced changes. Insurance companies should keep up with changing regulations and...
28/11/2023
International Digital Regulation Hub
Following the EU Commission plan “A Europe fit for the digital age”, we have witnessed a tsunami of digital regulations in the EU including DMA and DSA, AI Act, Data Act and there is still more to come.Whilst presenting companies with a tumultuous landscape to navigate, the legal obligations imposed also present opportunities to develop their business in a new digital framework safeguarding responsible business practices, fair competition and personal data.The CMS Digital Regulation Hub is home to our Digital Regulation Tracker Tool, providing an overview of the key regulatory instruments for area of law, sectors and business activities which are critical for decision makers as they adapt to the increasingly digital landscape.In addition to this unique tool, we explore the impact this tsunami of regulation is having for businesses across a variety of industries and how GCs can ride the waves to stay ahead of the curve. Our latest re­port il­lus­trates the key findings across Platforms, Content providers, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Energy & Infrastructure, Banking & Finance and Automotive industries.To discuss how to cope with the challenges of Digital Regulations and to explore the opportunities for your business, please contact one of our International experts.
27/11/2023
State aid: Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework extended
The European Commission has adjusted the timetable for phasing out the provisions of the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework after sending Member States this proposal for partial adjustment...