Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Central & Eastern Europe
Band 1
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CMS is widely recognised as a superb CEE practice that can fulfil various roles in major cross-border M&A transactions in the region, as well as significant investments and restructurings. The law firm is active across a range of sectors including TMT, life sciences, finance and energy. CMS coordinates work between its several branches across the region.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised 4iG on its acquisition of ONE Telecommunications, coordinating the deal across Albania, Bulgaria and Hungary.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS's particular strength lies in the team being business-friendly and smart, while being thoughtful in its approach and looking at the matter from a business perspective."
"There is good depth in the team and the lawyers are technically on point and commercially tuned in."
"CMS provided a high-quality service, proactiveness and resourcefulness. Working in real time, the team customises a practical approach that is client-oriented."
"CMS never missed a deadline and the quality of the work was first-class."
"CMS was fantastic. My whole team here has been very impressed with the work the law firm did."
"CMS's particular strength lies in the team being business-friendly and smart, while being thoughtful in its approach and looking at the matter from a business perspective."
"There is good depth in the team and the lawyers are technically on point and commercially tuned in."
"CMS provided a high-quality service, proactiveness and resourcefulness. Working in real time, the team customises a practical approach that is client-oriented."
"CMS never missed a deadline and the quality of the work was first-class."
"CMS was fantastic. My whole team here has been very impressed with the work the law firm did."
Notable Practitioners
Prague-based Helen Rodwell maintains a reputation as a dominant figure in the M&A market in the CEE region. She frequently advises significant clients from the energy and TMT sectors on high-value investments, acquisitions and divestments.
Éva Talmácsi advises on an array of M&A mandates, most notably in the energy, TMT and banking sectors. She is based in London and qualified in the UK, the US and Hungary.
"Éva Talmácsi is proactive, client-oriented and hands-on, working in real time. She was always available and very knowledgeable. I was impressed, you can learn a lot from her."
"She is incredibly responsive and able to pull the right team together."
Alexander Rakosi has a solid track record advising on M&A transactions across the CEE region from his base in Vienna. He is frequently involved in M&A transactions, covering multiple jurisdictions within the region. He also acts on investments and major restructuring projects.
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS
Central & Eastern Europe