Publications

We are delighted to present the CMS Retailer’s Guide to Poland. The retail business has its own specifics that require tailor-made legal solutions. This guide provides an analysis of the key areas of...

The CMS Corporate/M&A Group is pleased to launch the 16th edition of the European M&A Study

Takeda on its EUR 9.6bn (debt-free cash free) acquisition of drug company Nycomed A/S across 13 countries. Advent International on the EUR 315m sale of Partner in Pet Food, a top private label pet food...

Despite geopolitical tensions, fears of recession and strong inflationary pressures across the EU, as well as the fiscal tightening needed to contain them, M&A in the CEE region has remained reasonably buoyant. Findings from the CMS Emer­ging Europe M&A 2023/24 report, published in cooperation with EMIS, demonstrate the resilience of the Emerging Europe deals market as activity holds firm against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and strong inflationary pressures. Welcome to the 2023/24 edition of the Emerging Europe report.

We are pleased to share with you the 2024 edition of the European M&A Outlook, published by CMS in association with Mergermarket.

The year 2022 started with various challenges, including rising inflation and energy prices. Then the Russian invasion of Ukraine added yet another one. Nonetheless, the M&A market in emerging European countries proved to be extremely resilient. The region saw M&A activity maintain a steady pace, though deal values were notably lower. Also, variations could be observed across territories and sectors. While 2022 brought a unique set of challenges, dealmaking largely compared favourably to pre-pandemic levels. Welcome to the 2022/23 edition of the Emerging Europe report.

We are pleased to share with you the 2023 edition of the European M&A Outlook published by CMS in association with Mergermarket.

What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team

We are delighted to present the 2022 edition of CMS Retailer’s Guide to Poland. The retail business has its own specifics that require tailor-made legal solutions. This guide provides an analysis of...

Following global trends, the M&A market in emerging Europe surged in 2021— more money was spent on acquisitions and investments than in any of the previous seven years. After a relatively poor showing in 2020, transaction volume also bounced back to pre-pandemic levels. Not only did direct acquisitions and investments fare well, but stock market listings also reached unprecedented levels. Has the M&A market in emerging Europe scaled new heights?Welcome to the 2021/22 edition of the Emerging Europe report.

International law firm CMS has advised Neuca S.A., a listed company operating on the pharmaceutical wholesale market in Poland, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Pomerania Investment S.A., the...

Cross border M&A transactions that require merger control approvals in several jurisdictions have become commonplace. To reduce time delays and keep costs down, it is essential to identify at the early...