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29/11/2023
10 CMS partners recognised by Lexology Client Choice Awards 2023
International law firm CMS is pleased to announce that 10 of its partners, across nine different countries, have been recognised by the Lexology Client Choice Awards 2023:Nick Beckett, China, Life Sci­ences Car­oline...
16/11/2023
CMS and IPDefine Announce Global Patent Initiative
International law firm CMS, in collaboration with patent AI specialist IPDefine Ltd., have developed a cutting-edge turnkey solution which is poised to make intellectual property monetisation more accessible...
14/02/2023
CMS advises NatWest Group on acquisition of majority shareholding in Cushon
International law firm CMS has advised NatWest Group on its acquisition of a majority shareholding in Cushon, a workplace savings and pensions fintech. Cushon currently serves 500,000 members and has...
26/09/2022
CMS advises Anzo Group on the sale of Roxor Gaming
International law firm CMS has advised Anzo Group on the sale of leading independent UK-based iGaming content supplier, Roxor Gaming, to Aristocrat Leisure, the Australian Stock Exchange listed leading...
13/09/2022
CMS advises Compass Group plc on acquisition of Equinoxe Solutions
International law firm CMS has advised global food services business Compass Group plc on its acquisition of Equinoxe Solu­tions. Equi­noxe Solutions provides hospitality procurement, supply chain, systems...
20/07/2022
CMS advises BT on joint venture with Warner Bros. Discovery to create new...
International law firm CMS has advised BT Group (BT) on its agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros. Discovery) to form a 50:50 joint venture company to create a new premium sports offering...
24/05/2022
CMS supports Tortilla on acquisition of Chilango
International law firm CMS has advised long-term restaurant client Tortilla Mexican Grill Plc (Tortilla), on the acquisition of all the issued shares of Chilango Limited (Chilango) for a total of £2.75m...
12/05/2022
CMS advises Fremantle on majority stake acquisition in Element Pictures
International law firm CMS has advised independent TV production company, Fremantle, part of Bertelsmann, the international media group, on its acquisition of a majority interest in award winning production...
21/04/2022
CMS advises on investment in technology solutions provider WSD
International law firm CMS has advised the founder and shareholders of WSD on a majority stake investment by Bowmark Capital (Bowmark), the mid-market private equity firm. WSD is a leading provider of...
28/03/2022
CMS strengthens patent litigation offering with senior partner appointment
International law firm CMS is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Shillito as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property (IP) practice. Mark joins the firm after a 30-year career at Herbert...
17/01/2022
CMS strengthens patent litigation offering with partner hire
International law firm CMS is pleased to announce the appointment of Toby Sears as a partner in its Intellectual Property (IP) practice in London. Toby joins from Allen & Overy. Toby’s arrival follows...
12/01/2022
CMS continues IP growth with two new hires
International law firm CMS is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Sweeden and Melissa Li Trenta to the firm’s IP practice in London. Paul and Melissa will join the firm as associates later this...