CMS is a popular address for automotive banks and leasing institutions in connection with the incorporation of deposit-taking banks thanks to relevant industry expertise across the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors. The team is also experienced in supporting the incorporation of institutions, including related licensing procedures, as well as advising on regulatory matters in the context of institutional risk management. Most recent instructions pertain to the latter segment, where the practice acted on behalf of institutions in BaFin special audits. This is complemented by clients' representation in proceedings against BaFin and the Bundesbank as well as expertise in compliance. The team is jointly led by Joachim Kaetzler (regulatory law, compliance, money laundering and corruption prevention) and Andrea München (German, Luxembourg and European regulatory law).
Testimonials
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'The CMS team has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to proactively advance transactions. The entire team advised in a clear, seamless and proactive manner throughout the transaction and has an impressively deep industry expertise in regulated industries.'
'Andrea München is an excellent and highly experienced regulatory lawyer. She has outstanding regulatory knowledge and the remarkable ability to represent this in the best interests of her clients to the regulator. Together with her team, she provides more than just legal advice. Andrea and her team have in-depth industry expertise, are always available and willing to proactively do additional work to support their clients.'