CMS Germany

With more than 700 lawyers and tax advisors, CMS is one of Germany’s leading commercial law firms.In addition to their technical expertise, our lawyers and tax advisors have an in-depth understanding of the commercial and market-specific features of the regions and sectors in which our clients operate. We support clients wherever external specialist knowledge is required or additional capacity is needed to provide a company with legal certainty in its day-to-day operations or bring a specific project to a successful conclusion. In doing so, we aim to ensure a collaborative relationship be-tween client and legal advisor at all times.CMS advises SMEs and major corporations throughout Germany on all aspects of national and international commercial law. Our strong teams of experienced specialists from a wide range of legal fields make us a partner you can rely on. We are one of the few commercial law firms to possess expertise in all areas relevant to business enterprises, the public sector and private clients. Companies are increasingly seeing digital transformation as an opportunity and reinventing their processes for the digital age. As an innovative partner with strong digital understanding, CMS is ideally placed to assist and support you with key issues around the digital economy and its legal implications.Across Germany, CMS has deep roots in eight major business locations. It also has close relationships with the other law firms in the CMS network going back many years. Our knowledge and experience are supported by more than 5,800 lawyers and tax advisors in more than 75 offices worldwide.

Recent Firm News & Legal Updates

Member Firm News Germany
June 25, 2024

The circular economy offers multiple investment opportunities across nearly all sectors and is on top of the political agenda in Germany. However, while the country offers opportunities for growth and innovation, businesses must navigate a dynamic landscape shaped by political transitions, economic challenges, and evolving regulatory frameworks...
Member Firm News Germany
December 12, 2023

During Klaus Kemmler's brief involvement in WLG, he made a significant impact on the network. From the organizational meeting of founding members in 1987 until today, his legacy looms large despite his passing in 1990.
September 22, 2023

Former WLG Board Member Gordian Hasselblatt manages WLG's trademark portfolio and regularly uses the network to service his clients' international interests. His enthusiasm for the law and life are contagious.
May 16, 2023

Focusing resources on the next generation of firm leadership is important. According to former WLG Board Member Anton Maurer, he "always supported the WLG internship program because the more associates appreciate working in another WLG member firm, the stronger the referral basis will be."

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Business Development Committee
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