CMS is well known for its capabilities advising its clientele on acquisitions of significant value in both domestic and cross-jurisdictional contexts. Further, it is able to advise on sales and investment strategy matters across industry sectors. Pieter Van Duijvenvoorde helms the cohort, key members of which include Dena Mokhberolsafa who is described as ‘amazing, sharp and focused’ by clients and ’real sector leader in the field of hospitality’ Roman Tarlavski. Martika Jonk retired in January 2024.
Testimonials
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‘Close-knit work with the life sciences team which makes for great industry understanding.’
'The firm works really as team across all different disciplines.'
'Partners are really involved, but give room to more junior team members to develop and present themselves too.’
‘Dena Mokhberolsafa is amazing, sharp and focused. A real star!'
- 'Roman Tarlavski is a real sector leader in the field of hospitality. Incredibly knowledgeable and experienced!’
‘Reinout Slot's client care is fantastic. Regardless of whether it is a small or large request for support, Reinout will respond rapidly to provide a solution, which is crucial in my fast-moving business.’
‘The team is committed, pragmatic and responsive, and more flexible than other firms.’
'Elmer Veenman, Carola de Bruijn and Robin Sijbesma are really strong professionals - always very helpful and nice to work with.’
Key clients
- ABB
- Brocacef
- Broekhuis
- Bruker
- Bynder
- Carl Zeiss
- Corvinus
- FD Media Group
- Garden Captial Group
- Mosa Meat
- Naïf Care
- Mutares
- Oaktree Capital Management
- Oliver Wyman (Marsh McLennan)
- Royal Unibrew
- TotalEnergies
- Turn/River Capital
- SHV Energy
- Syncona
- Systematic Management
- Venterra
Work highlights
- Advised Carl Zeiss on the acquisition of all shares in the capital of D.O.R.C. Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center from the investment firm Eurazeo SE for €985m.
- Advised Royal Unibrew A/S on the acquisition of Vrumona from Heineken.
- Advised Bruker on the acquisition of ELITechGroup from TecFin S.à r.l., a controlled affiliate of PAI Partners.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pieter van Duijvenvoorde