CMS assists issuers and supporting banks with various capital market transactions, including IPOs, capital increases, takeovers and stock dividends, complemented by expertise in segment changes and capital markets compliance. Due to its strengths in the renewable energy sector, the group also advises on ESG-related transactions and issues. Andreas Zanner is experienced not only in capital markets but also in corporate and takeover law; he jointly heads the practice with Philipp Melzer, whose expertise spans both DCM and ECM.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'Very client-oriented, good cooperation at partner, junior and back office level enables quick reactions, technically experienced AND pragmatic implementation. The impression is that colleagues identify with CMS and enjoy working there - this is for the benefit of the client. Also good experience in cross-border collaboration. (Germany, Italy, France).'
'Philipp Melzer: Very good specialist knowledge, refers to colleagues in a timely manner if necessary, pleasantly unpretentious, humane and value-based actions, client-oriented (often recognises our needs before they are clear to us), coordinates his (interdisciplinary) team excellently.'
Work highlights
- Advising Porsche AG in advance of and during the IPO with a deal volume of €9.4 billion.