CMS

Acting on its own as well as frequently alongside team members spread throughout the firm's international network of offices, CMS excels in handling cross-border mandates for alternative fund managers, where it is noted for its ability to provide 'very high-quality advice' throughout the investment life-cycle - from fund formation, through to downstream investments and exits. As well as advising conventional funds investing in real estate and infrastructure, the team also excels at advising on sustainability and impact-oriented funds, where it has been at the vanguard of trends in the space. Team head Aurélien Hollard is key to much of this work and is appreciated for his ability to develop 'innovative ideas' on often complex fund structures. The 'experienced and very committed' Benjamin Bada is also key to the team, not just for fund managers but also for institutional investors investing into the funds.