Expertise

Asset Based Financing
We are committed to building strong and trusted relationships with you at every level, and we recognise the importance of these relationships. We are proud that many of our asset-based financing clients...
United Kingdom
expertise
Capital Markets
Legal questions regarding capital markets are of concern to investors and issuers alike. At the same time, the ever-increasing number of new EU directives and their implementation under domestic law means...
Serbia
expertise
Capital Markets
CMS advises national and international investment banks, issuers and investors on all aspects related to stock exchange and capital markets law. Financial intermediaries such as investment firms, investment...
Ukraine
expertise
Capital Markets
Legal questions regarding capital markets are of concern to investors and issuers alike. At the same time, the ever-increasing number of new EU directives and their implementation under domestic law means...
North Macedonia
expertise
Capital Markets
Capital markets activity in Central and Eastern Europe is picking up, with the key capital markets in the region developing at a strong pace, particularly with respect to offers of shares and bonds, and...
Slovakia
expertise
Capital Markets
Legal questions regarding capital markets are of concern to investors and issuers alike. At the same time, the ever-increasing number of new EU directives and their implementation under domestic law means...
Slovenia
expertise
Capital Markets
Legal questions regarding capital markets are of concern to investors and issuers alike. At the same time, the ever-increasing number of new EU directives and their implementation under domestic law means...
Austria
expertise
Capital Markets
Legal questions regarding capital markets are of concern to investors and issuers alike. At the same time, the ever-increasing number of new EU directives and their implementation under domestic law means...
Bosnia and Herzegovina
expertise
Capital Markets
Legal questions regarding capital markets are of concern to investors and issuers alike. At the same time, the ever-increasing number of new EU directives and their implementation under domestic law means...
Croatia
expertise
Capital Markets
Legal questions regarding capital markets are of concern to investors and issuers alike. At the same time, the ever-increasing number of new EU directives and their implementation under domestic law means...
Montenegro
expertise
Class Actions
Class actions in Europe are on the rise, with a number of countries already adopting a US-style ‘opt-out’ model. CMS’ leading dispute resolution team helps clients to develop class action defence...
United Kingdom
expertise
Cleantech
Cleantech encompasses technology and services that address environment issues or lessen the impact of current products or services on the environment. The COP21 Climate Change Agreement in Paris in December...
United Kingdom
expertise
Compliance
The current regulations seek to encourage companies to work toward the prevention and control of internal corruption. For this reason, private companies can be sanctioned through fines, cancellations...
Peru
expertise
Compliance
Compliance has become a major concern for companies and is a key economic issue given the risks of sanctions, damages and to a company’s reputation. Our law firm assists you in your compliance program...
France
expertise
Compliance
The scope of regulatory requirements, anti-corruption legislation and codes of conduct is growing and becoming more complex. For you (whether you are on the board, in senior management or a rank and file...
Slovakia
expertise
Compliance
Compliance
CMS Compliance & Forensic Services: Experienced in compliance management, prevention and crisis management Compliance management is an indispensable part of responsible corporate management. Regulatory...
Austria
Compliance
expertise
Compliance
The scope of regulatory requirements, anti-corruption legislation and codes of conduct is growing and becoming more complex. For you (whether you are on the board, in senior management or a rank and file...
North Macedonia
expertise
Compliance
Compliance
The scope of regulatory requirements, anti-corruption legislation and codes of conduct is growing and becoming more complex. For you (whether you are on the board, in senior management or a rank and file...
Serbia
Compliance
expertise
Compliance
Compliance
The scope of regulatory requirements, anti-corruption legislation and codes of conduct is growing and becoming more complex. For you (whether you are on the board, in senior management or a rank and file...
Montenegro
Compliance
expertise
Compliance
The scope of regulatory requirements, anti-corruption legislation and codes of conduct is growing and becoming more complex.  Whether you are on a board, senior management, or simply an employee, the...
Chile
expertise
Compliance & Forensic Services
Our more than 65 compliance specialists at eight locations in Germany offer you comprehensive compliance advice
Germany
expertise
Corporate - M&A
Our success is due to our M&A lawyers assisting hundreds of all size enterprises in relation to the Luxembourg law aspects of both local and international mergers, acquisitions and sales of assets and...
Luxembourg
expertise
Corporate Governance
In these recent years, both Italian and multinational companies are faced with unprecedented challenges since new laws and regulations are being applied and these are changing the way the market works...
Italy
expertise
Corporate Law and Financial Market Law
We have developed a rare and innovative practice and expertise in listed and non-listed corporate law. As such, we deal with all complex issues, particularly equity operations (capital transactions, issuing...
France
expertise
Corporate Litigation
Business today can be a risky endeavour. You may find yourself confronted with a corporate dispute, whether it be a disagreement with a partner in a joint venture, a shareholder that claims the company...
Belgium
expertise
Defendant Personal Injury
The CMS Defendant Personal Injury team is ranked Tier 1 in the Legal 500 and specialises in the defence of personal injury claims on behalf of public bodies, insurers and self-insured corporate clients...
United Kingdom
expertise
Dispute Resolution
If you have an issue requiring legal action, CMS Luxembourg can assist you in analysing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions in your best interests. Our lawyers are not just litigators...
Luxembourg
expertise
Dispute Resolution
If you have a problem requiring legal action, our team can assist you in analysing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions in your best interests. CMS´s sector-focused lawyers are...
Switzerland
expertise
Dispute Resolution
We assist private clients, investors, company directors, institutions and local or international companies during the pre-litigation and litigation phases of any disputes arising in their own lives or...
Monaco
expertise
Dispute Resolution
Our Dispute Resolution team has two partners, Jean-Fabrice Brun and Olivier Kuhn, and a team of seven employees dedicated entirely to the work. With extensive experience in civil and criminal proceedings...
France
expertise
Dispute Resolution
If you have a problem requiring legal action, our team can assist you in analysing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions in your best interests. CMS´s sector-focused lawyers are...
Belgium
expertise
Dispute Resolution
CMS has a leading and experienced Dispute Resolution Team across CEE. Lawyers across 15 offices in the region collaborate closely on advising high-profile multinational and regional clients on a wide...
Romania
expertise
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
CMS has a wealth of experience across CEE in helping clients to resolve their disputes. Our lawyers from 15 offices in the region represent multinationals and leading local players in a wide variety of...
Slovakia
Dispute Resolution
expertise
Dispute Resolution
Litigations can arise from a wide range of areas, including data protection, cyber security, external contracts and intellectual property, and class actions. Each litigation is different and requires...
Portugal
expertise
Dispute Resolution
CMS boasts an integrated international team of leading dispute resolution lawyers who collaborate closely on advising high-profile multinational and domestic clients on a wide variety of disputes from...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
Dispute Resolution
CMS has a wealth of experience across CEE in helping clients to resolve their disputes. Our lawyers from 17 offices in the region represent multinationals and leading local players in a wide variety of...
Czech Republic
expertise
Dispute Resolution
CMS has a leading and experienced dispute resolution team across emerging Europe. Lawyers across 15 offices in the region collaborate closely on advising high-profile multinational and regional clients...
Turkiye
expertise
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
CMS has a leading and experienced dispute resolution team across CEE. Lawyers across 15 offices in the region collaborate closely on advising high-profile multinational and regional clients on a wide...
Bulgaria
Dispute Resolution
expertise
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
If you have a problem requiring legal action, our team can assist you in analysing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions in your best interests. CMS´s sector-focused lawyers are...
Serbia
Dispute Resolution
expertise
Dispute Resolution
CMS has a wealth of experience across CEE in helping clients to resolve their disputes. Our lawyers from 15 offices in the region represent multinationals and leading local players in a wide variety of...
Hungary
expertise
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
If you have a problem requiring legal action, our team can assist you in analysing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions in your best interests. CMS´s sector-focused lawyers are...
Slovenia
Dispute Resolution
expertise
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
If you have a problem requiring legal action, our team can assist you in analysing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions in your best interests. CMS´s sector-focused lawyers are...
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dispute Resolution
expertise
Dispute Resolution
We have one of the most respected litigation and arbitration practices in Germany. Our Dispute Resolution team has been among the largest, most versatile and most innovative in the market for many years. The...
Germany
expertise
Dispute Resolution
The CMS Dispute Resolution team offers the full range of integrated support, sector and commercial experience and a world-class service to respond quickly to you - a true 360° approach, from long-term...
United Kingdom
expertise
Dispute Resolution
Over the years our professionals have developed a significant expertise in handling litigation matters before all Italian Courts, including the Italian Supreme Court, the State Council and the Constitutional...
Italy
expertise
Dispute Resolution
CMS has a wealth of experience across CEE in helping clients to resolve their disputes. Our lawyers from 15 offices in the region represent multinationals and leading local players in a wide variety of...
Poland
expertise
Dispute Resolution
If you have a problem requiring legal action, our team can assist you in analysing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions in your best interests. CMS´s sector-focused lawyers are...
North Macedonia
expertise
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
CMS has a leading and experienced dispute resolution team across CEE. Lawyers across 15 offices in the region collaborate closely on advising high-profile multinational and regional clients on a wide...
Ukraine
Dispute Resolution
expertise
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
If you have a problem requiring legal action, our team can assist you in analysing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions in your best interests. CMS´s sector-focused lawyers are...
Austria
Dispute Resolution
expertise
Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution team confronts the solution of issues from a corporate perspective, reaching far beyond the settlement of the matter. Within the realms of legal proceedings, judicial reviews and...
Spain
expertise
Dispute Resolution
If you have a problem that requires legal action, our team can assist you in analysing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions and settlement. CMS´s sector-focused experts are not...
China
expertise
Dispute Resolution
At present, companies are facing increasingly complex conflicts, finding themselves involved in litigation of diverse nature: civil, commercial, financial, administrative, constitutional, and criminal...
Peru
expertise
Dispute Resolution
The Dispute Resolution team offers the full range of integrated support, sector and commercial experience and a world-class service to respond quickly to you - a true 360° approach, from long-term planning...
Singapore
expertise
Dispute Resolution
Our dedicated international arbitration team supports clients in arbitration proceedings in international commercial and construction disputes and in investment arbitration. Besides acting as counsel...
Hong Kong
expertise
Dispute Resolution
The CMS Oman office has a leading team of local disputes resolution lawyers who collaborate closely on advising high-profile multinational and domestic clients on a wide variety of disputes. Our lawyers...
Oman
expertise
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
If you have a problem requiring legal action, our team can assist you in analysing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions in your best interests. CMS´s sector-focused lawyers are...
Croatia
Dispute Resolution
expertise
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
If you have a problem requiring legal action, our team can assist you in analysing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions in your best interests. CMS´s sector-focused lawyers are...
Montenegro
Dispute Resolution
expertise
Dispute Resolution
If you have a problem that requires legal action, our team can assist you in analyzing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions in your best interest. CMS sector-focused lawyers are...
Chile
expertise
Dispute Resolution
Disputes have always existed, as has dispute resolution. If you have a problem requiring legal action, our team can assist you in analysing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions in...
Netherlands
expertise
Distribution and Franchising
To keep your distribution or franchising system both efficient and sound, somebody has to keep an eye on the legal framework conditions at all times. Only then can your product or service be commercially...
Serbia
expertise
Distribution and Franchising
To keep your distribution or franchising system both efficient and sound, somebody has to keep an eye on the legal framework conditions at all times. Only then can your product or service be commercially...
North Macedonia
expertise
Distribution and Franchising
To keep your distribution or franchising system both efficient and sound, somebody has to keep an eye on the legal framework conditions at all times. Only then can your product or service be commercially...
Austria
expertise
Distribution and Franchising
To keep your distribution or franchising system both efficient and sound, somebody has to keep an eye on the legal framework conditions at all times. Only then can your product or service be commercially...
Montenegro
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
The energy sector is used to change, but it has never faced greater adjustment than it does today. The biggest issue of our time is how to meet our energy needs in a way that sustains the future of the...
Portugal
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy sector is affected by and affects global geopolitics, economics and regulation. You require advisors who not only understand your industry but also work...
Italy
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
The power and oil & gas industries are transitioning through significant changes, which have not gone unnoticed by the world. Reduction of carbon emissions, promotion of renewable energy sources for power...
Peru
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
CMS Carey & Allende is permanently engaged in the ever-challenging field of Energy & Climate Change in Chile, given that its development has been paramount in our country’s growth. Our activity consists...
Chile
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
CMS Albiñana & Suárez de Lezo has advised on virtually all of the largest domestic and international energy transactions of recent years, and is the leading law firm in the electricity and renewable...
Spain
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy and climate change sector is affected by geopolitical, economic and regulatory pressures. You require advisors who understand your industry and work with...
Bulgaria
Energy & Climate Change
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy sector is affected by and affects global geopolitics, economics and regulation. You require advisors who not only understand your industry but also work...
Belgium
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
Energy & Climate Change
With more than 450 energy and climate change lawyers, including over 100 partners, the CMS Energy and Climate Change practice is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Led from its centres of excellence...
Ukraine
Energy & Climate Change
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
Legal and tax support with the development of your energy projects in Morocco A favourable and attractive market  Solar, wind and hydro power – renewable energies, in general are growing rapidly...
Morocco
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
The energy sector is now faced with changes of unprecedented speed and requirement, some of which are disruptive and some beneficial. Climate change and competitiveness, competition and state aid, rising...
France
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy sector is affected by and affects global geopolitics, economics and regulation. You require advisors who not only understand your industry but also work...
Switzerland
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy sector is affected by and affects global geopolitics, economics and regulation. You require advisors who not only understand your industry but also work...
Croatia
Energy & Climate Change
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy sector is affected by and affects global geopolitics, economics and regulation. You require advisors who not only understand your industry but also work...
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Energy & Climate Change
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy sector is affected by and affects global geopolitics, economics and regulation. You require advisors who not only understand your industry but also work...
Slovenia
Energy & Climate Change
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy sector is affected by and affects global geopolitics, economics and regulation. You require advisors who not only understand your industry but also work...
Serbia
Energy & Climate Change
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy sector is affected by and affects global geopolitics, economics and regulation. You require advisors who not only understand your industry but also work...
Montenegro
Energy & Climate Change
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy sector is affected by and affects global geopolitics, economics and regulation. You require advisors who not only understand your industry but also work...
North Macedonia
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
Energy & Climate Change
With more than 450 energy and climate change lawyers, including over 100 partners, the CMS Energy and Climate Change practice is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Led from its centres of excellence...
Slovakia
Energy & Climate Change
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
As a key driver of the global economy, the energy sector faces tough regulatory, political and financial pressures. Energy markets are undergoing greater integration, both vertical and horizontal, and...
China
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy sector is affected by and affects global geopolitics, economics and regulation. You require advisors who not only understand your industry but also work...
Austria
Energy & Climate Change
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
For many sectors worldwide, smart management of energy and raw materials is a factor which drives innovation and growth. Market players are faced with politically motivated measures and regulatory requirements...
Germany
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
With more than 450 energy and climate change lawyers, including over 100 partners, the CMS Energy and Climate Change practice is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Led from its centres of excellence...
Poland
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
With more than 450 energy and climate change lawyers, including over 100 partners, the CMS Energy and Climate Change practice is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Led from its centres of excellence...
Hungary
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
With more than 450 energy and climate change lawyers, including over 100 partners, the CMS Energy and Climate Change practice is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Led from its centres of excellence...
Romania
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
With more than 450 energy and climate change lawyers, including over 100 partners, the CMS Energy and Climate Change practice is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Led from its centres of excellence...
Czech Republic
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
As a key driver of the global economy, the energy sector faces tough regulatory, political and financial pressures. In China and the wider Asia region in particular, it continues to be a sector of constant...
Hong Kong
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
With more than 450 energy and climate change lawyers, including over 100 partners, the CMS Energy and Climate Change practice is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Led from its centres of excellence...
United Kingdom
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy sector is affected by pricing, geopolitical, economic and regulatory pressures. You require advisors who understand your industry and work with leaders of...
Oman
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy sector is affected by geopolitical, economic and regulatory pressures. You require advisors who understand your industry and work with leaders of energy...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy sector is affected by geopolitical, economic and regulatory pressures. You require advisors who understand your industry and work with leaders of energy...
Turkiye
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
We are the esteemed sparring partner of leading energy companies, regulators, public entities, project developers, large buyers, lenders and investors. Our expertise and experience comprise legal counselling...
Netherlands
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
Energy demand is projected to almost double in the Asia and Pacific region by 2030. There is an urgent need for innovative ways to generate power in a socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable...
Singapore
expertise
Environment
Environmental law is constantly developing and is becoming increasingly complex and wider in scope under the influence of European law. Whether you're a property or industrial operator or a project owner...
France
expertise
Environment
Companies face increasing regulatory, governance and public pressure to manage and minimise the impact of their business operations on the environment. At the same time the environment agenda is opening...
United Kingdom
expertise
Environment
Companies face increasing regulatory, governance and public pressure to manage and minimise the environmental impact of their business operations. At the same time the environmental agenda is opening...
Ukraine
expertise
Environmental Law
We define our practice as pioneer, multisectorial, preventive, critical and innovative:Pioneer.- We are the first law firm in Peru to form an area of practice dedicated exclusively to legal advice in...
Peru
expertise
Litigation
CMS Adonnino Ascoli & Cavasola Scamoni has a long lasting experience in both business litigation and for fiscal contentious matters. We believe our strength lie in the deep understanding of our clients'...
Italy
expertise