Backed by a global network of 84 offices in 47 countries, CMS harnesses the experience of its team to advise financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates across such sectors as e-commerce, energy, tech, telecoms and life sciences, on day-to-day corporate matters and high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. The firm's full offering covers M&A, divestments, joint ventures, licensing, field transfer agreements, private equity matters, complex negotiations and due diligence. The practice is led by M&A authority Helen Rodwell. Also of note is Lukáš Janíček, an infrastructure expert, who heads the Prague practice's energy, projects and construction group.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘CMS' team has a client friendly, very professional attitude. They can understand the sensitive issues of the project and can suggest perfect solutions.'

  • ‘Very strong locally in Czech Republic, can liaise well with US legal counsel.’

  • ‘Responsive during time crunches and complex structuring’

  • ‘Strong and timely support and guidance.’

Key clients

  • EBRD
  • Partech
  • Quadrille Capital
  • Corvinus International Investment Ltd.
  • Packeta Group
  • Touzimsky Kapital Holding, a.s.
  • Capgemini
  • 4iG PLC
  • Enercap
  • Rezolv Energy
  • Cin7 Americas, Inc.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
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Helen Rodwell
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Helen Rodwell

Other key lawyers

Lukáš Janíček, Eliska Copland, Pavel Kocian