CMS Corporate/M&A Group

Join CMS for drinks around the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2025 on 15 January from 5 to 8 PM.  Hosted at the Novela Bar, Karl Mutter (Colombia), Christoph Laechler, Jacob Siebert, Jens Wagner and Roland Wiring (Germany), Mauricio Gómez Guerrero (Mexico), Hannah Curtis (UK) and Eckart Gottschalk, Kai Westerwelle and Nicolas Wiegand (US Representative Office) are looking forward to meeting you there! Register your attendance here: https://lnkd.in/g5X7W2iU   #CMSlaw #law #lifesciences #healthcare #jpm25 #sanfrancisco

Karl Mutter (Colombia), Jens Wagner, Dr. Roland Wiring, Dr Christoph Laechler and Jacob Siebert (Germany), Mauricio Gómez Guerrero (Mexico), Hannah Curtis (UK) and Dr. Kai Westerwelle (US Representative Office) will be representing us around the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco between 13-16 January. If you would like to meet with them, please do reach out.   #CMSlaw #law #lifesciences #healthcare #jpm25 #sanfrancisco

Our updated Expert Guide to restructuring and insolvency provides you with an accessible reference tool that sheds light on the complex landscape of insolvency and restructuring regulations that could impact your business. Whether you are a creditor, a borrower, a director, a shareholder or any other stakeholder in a company, our guide is tailored to the issues that interest you. To get started, simply select your jurisdiction from the drop-down menu at the following link: https://lnkd.in/ea2P-V8p and you'll discover questions and answers tailored to your region. Feel free to compare content between jurisdictions by adding more countries. Dr. Alexandra Schluck-Amend

In the fast-paced world of M&A transactions, 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗪&𝗜) has become a key tool for managing risks and protecting both buyers and sellers. This brief overview, presented in a Q&A format, explains how W&I insurance works and highlights the key considerations for the buyers and sellers involved in such transactions. You can explore our latest Law-Now article, authored by Audrey Durand, Senior Associate in Corporate/M&A at CMS Geneva: https://lnkd.in/eW2j8P6i For further information about Audrey's profile: https://lnkd.in/dvfN8ksK #MergersAndAcquisitions #WarrantyIndemnity #Insurance #Geneva #CMSLaw

Yet another great discussion in cooperation with ECLA - European Company Lawyers Association. Thank you to Saša Sodja and Elmer Veenman🔸 for their insights!

An absolutely amazing night at the Mergermarket European M&A Awards 2024 last night, where CMS brought home not one but two M&A Legal Adviser of the Year awards: - Germany M&A Legal Adviser of the Year - CEE M&A Legal Adviser of the Year We were also nominated in a further two categories for: - European M&A Legal Adviser of the Year - UK M&A Legal Adviser of the Year Congratulations to all the CMS teams involved! It is an amazing achievement. Special thanks to Louise Wallace (CMS UK), Malte Bruhns (CMS Germany), Jacob Siebert (CMS Germany), Hendrik Hirsch (CMS Germany), Dr. Kai Wallisch (CMS Germany), Horea Popescu (CMS Romania), Eva Talmacsi (CMS UK), Peter Huber (CMS Austria) and Saša Sodja (CMS Slovenia) who represented CMS at the ceremony in the iconic Natural History Museum in London.

As the venture capital market cooled from the heights of the post-pandemic capital rush, founders’ ability to secure a term sheet has become harder. Once the term sheet does land, founders struggle to reconcile what seemed to be ‘market’ to the terms in front of them. We are seeing a shift towards investors seeking to ‘reset’ the investor / founder relationship. Our latest Deal Deliberations article explores the evolution of term sheets in early-stage venture investments: https://lnkd.in/evWeknza Key contacts: Sam Pout & Amy Bainbridge #CMSlaw #CMScorporate #DealDeliberations #investments #termsheets #founders CMS Corporate/M&A - UK

A fabulous line-up and an absolutely fascinating conversation about value creation strategies at the 0100 Mediterranean PE & VC Conference in Milan today. Well done Massimo Trentino, from CMS Italy, for masterfully moderating the discussion with Filippo Pozzi from Antin Infrastructure Partners, Alessio Masiero from NB Renaissance, Marco Pier Mazzucchelli from BIP, Andrea Peyracchia from CVC, and Elisabetta Frontini from Permira. Thank you all!

Meet our cross-border Corporate/M&A & Commercial team. At CMS, we’re dedicated to supporting your corporate strategy - whether it's expanding operations, diversifying markets, or navigating complex transactions. Our expert team combines legal and commercial advice to deliver bespoke solutions that meet your unique business needs, both in South Africa and globally. With over 9,800 lawyers in 84 offices worldwide, including key African cities like Mozambique and Luanda, we leverage our extensive network to facilitate cross-border opportunities. Our focus spans M&A, private equity, joint ventures, and corporate advisory for multinationals and SME's alike. From tailored contractual arrangements to navigating the complexities of technology and telecommunications agreements, we partner with you from the outset to ensure the best outcomes for your business. Trust in our market-leading expertise to guide you through your commercial objectives and make impactful deals happen. Let’s connect and explore how we can help you achieve your goals! Read more about our expertise and offering here: https://lnkd.in/dkqpQhzp #cms #cmslaw #commerciallaw #mergersandacquisitions #corporatelaw #businessgrowth #legalsolutions #africabusiness #transformtheordinary 

CMS is thrilled to be participating in the 0100 Mediterranean PE & VC Conference in Milan next week, alongside an esteemed roster of over 500 experts and dealmakers from across the region. Massimo Trentino, partner in our Milan team, will be on stage exploring value creation strategies with Filippo Pozzi from Antin Infrastructure Partners, Fabio Canè from NB Renaissance, Marco Pier Mazzucchelli from BIP, Andrea Peyracchia from CVC, and Elisabetta Frontini from Permira. We hope to see you there!