Deploying a multi-disciplinary approach to work in the sector, CMS utilises the expertise of corporate and funds lawyers to provide a 'very reactive and professional' service on behalf of a strong and growing roster of private equity sponsor clients. While it does generate some of its own work, many of the instructions flow from other offices at the firm, with the CEE region a particularly fertile source. Key practitioners include head of corporate Gérard Maîtrejean and Pawel Hermelinski, who both handle private equity-related M&A and JV transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is very reactive and professional.'
- 'They display a tailor-made approach and adaptability to provide relevant advice for complex issues.'
Key clients
- Nordic Capital
- Alder II
- Change Capital Partners
- SINO-CEEF
- McWin Capital Partners
- Arcano Partners
- 3VC
- DartLabs
- Terra Firma
- Aviva Investors
- Apax
- Golding Capital
- Astorg
Work highlights
- Advised Alder on its merger with SkyCom, the leading Luxembourg-based telematics specialist, to form a new entity, EcoMobility.
- Advised Change Capital Partners on the sale of its 100 per cent interest in Frette, the leading Italy-based luxury linen and home furnishings business, to Raza Heritage Holdings, a consortium of strategic and private equity investors.
- Represented McWin Capital Partners on a partnership with Subway to expand the Subway franchise network in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gérard Maitrejean