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Antitrust, Competition & Trade
Companies face a constantly evolving array of antitrust and competition law requirements. In particular, competition law is gaining in importance due to sustainable and digital transformation of the economy. Our...
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Banking & Finance
A strong team for Banking & Finance The Banking & Finance team at CMS comprises more than 50 lawyers serving clients throughout Germany, operating mainly out of our Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne...
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Commercial
Legal advice on purchasing, production and distribution Purchasing, production and distribution – in short, our clients’ operational activities – are at the centre of the advice we provide. With...
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Compliance & Forensic Services
Our more than 65 compliance specialists at eight locations in Germany offer you comprehensive compliance advice
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Consumer Products
The consumer products sector is by its nature fast-moving and diverse, and CMS has extensive industry experience and understanding of the issues relevant to your business. We can quickly assemble cross-border...
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Corporate / M&A
Advising on corporate law – the challenges for future-oriented companies Digital transformation and shifts in world trade require unprecedented flexibility from companies. Our Corporate/M&A practice...
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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...
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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...
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Funds
Asset Management, Funds & Capital Investment Law Regulation and new tax rules are changing the market environment for investment funds. They impose new requirements on market players who operate collective...
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Hotels & Leisure
What others say about us "The cross-departmental hotels team receives consistent praise from clients."  (Legal 500)"The firm offers a dedicated hotels practice, fielding lawyers with prodigious industry...
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Infrastructure & Projects
One of Germany’s leading providers of legal advice on infrastructure projects Complexity and diversity are key features of infrastructure projects and their financing. CMS Germany offers you legal advice...
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Insurance
Legal advisors to the insurance industry CMS Germany has many years of experience and expertise in virtually all areas of insurance law. Our clients include major German and foreign insurance companies...
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Intellectual Property
Ideas and innovation are the creative potential of a successful business. This intellectual potential becomes a measurable enterprise value when expressed in property rights (e.g. patents, utility patents...
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Labor, Employment & Pensions
Our 120+ employment lawyers in Germany are at the forefront of their field and leading innovators. They offer legal advice at the cutting edge: efficient, strategic and technically outstanding. With...
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Life Sciences & Healthcare
The CMS Life Sciences und Healthcare Sector Group is made up of over 480 lawyers across Europe, many of whom have specialised in the Life Sciences und Healthcare industry for several years. The essence...
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Maritime
Navigating the maritime and logistics sector CMS is one of the leading law firms in Europe for the maritime and logistics sector. We have the specific legal expertise and technical understanding to support...
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Private Equity & Venture Capital
What others say about us "A leading firm for private equity and venture capital, with one of the broadest practices in the market."(JUVE)"The PE practice is one of the market leaders and boasts exceptional...
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Public Commercial Law & Procurement
Public sector challenges Administrative proceedings are complex, expensive and time-consuming. The volume of legislation is constantly rising and EU regulations play an increasingly important role. We...
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Real Estate & Public
Comprehensive legal advice on real estate and public-sector matters The Real Estate & Public practice is the biggest of its kind in Germany. It provides advice to the entire real estate and construction...
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Restructuring and Insolvency
Advice on insolvency matters specifically is directed to advice geared to averting insolvency and providing advice prior to imminent insolvency, as well as all issues in connection with insolvency proceedings...
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Tax
Providing comprehensive advice on national and international tax issues is one of CMS's core competencies. Our excellently networked tax team combines broad expertise with specialisations and many years...
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TMC - Technology, Media & Communications
The information and communications age is witnessing the rapid emergence of new content and national/international conditions. Coping with this changing environment calls for in-depth legal advice that...
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