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Whether you are planning a merger as part of your growth strategy, thinking about diversifying into new sectors or looking for new funding options such as non-bank lending or through equity investment, our experts offer you the right mix of legal and commercial advice.

Having lawyers who think and act beyond their traditional role and seek to add value can help you secure the competitive edge you need in an ever-changing business environment. Our international team of more than 1.400 corporate lawyers in over 45 countries worldwide can assist you in all aspects of corporate law and M&A, both domestically and internationally.

Whatever your size, a large publicly listed company or a small privately owned business, we can deliver a tailored, commercial, cost effective solution for you, covering areas such as M&A, private equity, equity capital markets, outsourcing, group restructuring and privatisations. Our cross-border teams consist of experts from all practice areas and sectors such as banking, consumer products, energy, infrastructure, insurance, lifesciences, real estate and construction, hotels and leisure, technology and media. This allows us to understand your specific issues for a transaction and provide you with advice within context, saving time and money and allows us to pinpoint your real commercial issues and risks in a transaction.

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Awards & Recognitions
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    “I appreciate CMS' availability and ability to manage critical negotiations.”
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Global 2025
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    “The team at CMS possesses in-depth knowledge, looks for solutions and thinks outside of the box, thereby making the deal land.”
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Global 2025
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    “The CMS partners are involved at all steps of the transaction and are always available, offering pragmatic advice and good reactivity.”
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Global 2025
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    “The lawyers at CMS are profoundly knowledgeable, responsive and fast.”
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Global 2025
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    “In a complex, multi-jurisdictional transaction, the team at CMS was able to grasp the complexity of the structure and work together with colleagues from different countries.”
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Global 2025
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    "Teams remain stable and are very responsive."
    Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2025
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    "The Partners are directly involved in all steps of the transaction and are always available. Partners are also good sounding board when we have to make a decision. They are pragmatic and not theoretical."
    Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2025
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    "The corporate and M&A team at CMS takes a ‘very pragmatic approach’ to strategic restructuring, M&A transactions, buyouts, and takeovers."
    Legal 500, 2025
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    "CMS's team has a pragmatic and efficient approach to complex situations."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Europe, 2024
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    "Highly engaged team, irrespective of the size or complexity of the transaction. Genuine interest in the story behind the (anticipated) transaction and fully engaged to make it work for their client."
    Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2024
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    "Deep knowledge of local applicable law and market practices, as well as an ability to adequately and directly serve overseas clients not used to those practices."
    Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2024

Corporate/M&A Insights

CMS Belgium accelerates its Tax practice with the arrival of Geoffroy Galéa and his team

01 Apr 2026 2 min read

CMS European M&A Study 2026

27 Mar 2026 2 min read

ISDA and EMTA Publish Revised Definitions for FX Derivatives Market

04 Mar 2026 5 min read

Türkiye Updates Merger Control Rules to Reflect Economic Reality

23 Feb 2026 6 min read

CMS Emerging Europe M&A Report 2025/26

05 Feb 2026 3 min read

EU–India FTA – Entering India’s Automotive Market

03 Feb 2026 10 min read

CMS GlobalRadar

25 Sep 2025 1 min read

CMS Belgium advised Crédit Agricole Group on its 9.9% minority acquisition in Belgian bank Crelan

19 Sep 2025 1 min read

Events

  • Belgium
    08 Apr 2026

    CMS at Fordham IP & Policy Conference

  • Belgium
    16 Apr 2026

    Green claims in focus

  • Belgium
    21 Apr 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

  • Belgium
    28 Apr 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • Belgium
    02 May 2026

    CMS at INTA 2026

  • Belgium
    05 May 2026

    Joint seminar with CMS and Tannenbaum Helpern - A global perspective on securing, maintaining, and enforcing...

  • Belgium
    28 May 2026

    CMS International Crypto Forum 2026

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