CMS' sector expertise includes pharmaceuticals, biotech, technology, energy, and logistics. The firm’s compliance practice in China is led by Shanghai-based Philipp Senff, who advises on compliance audits, risk assessments, internal investigations, whistleblower management and corporate governance. Senff additionally assists with the implementation of compliance management systems. Also in Shanghai, Lei Shi focuses on compliance and investigations. Former Beijing and Hong Kong managing partner Nicholas Beckett departed the firm in April 2024.

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  • ‘CMS’ PRC and Hong Kong regulatory assistance is invaluable.’

  • ‘They consistently and helpfully report on the legal and regulatory changes that help clients stay ahead of the curve.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Philipp Senff

Other key lawyers

Jeanette Yu, Lei Shi