CMS is a German-based full-service law firm with over 4,800 lawyers across 17 independent member law firms with more than 70 offices globally. It services its Greater China interested clients from its offices in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong. CMS Hong Kong entered an association with Shirley Lau & Co in May 2018. 

Focusses / specialisms  

The firm is recognised for its M&A practice in China. Its core focus is on corporate matters, and it also handles IPOs, joint ventures, wholly owned foreign enterprises and holding companies, legal due diligence, restructuring, corporate finance, corporate governance and compliance, spin-offs and liquidations across the automotive, pharma and biotech, machinery and equipment, manufacturing, chemical and technology sectors. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)  

M&A 

“Highly experienced in the automotive industry. Able to work trilingual German, English, Chinese. Cost efficient and responsive.” 

“The services provided by CMS excelled in terms of speed, quality and price/performance ratio, and we fully recognise their professionalism and industrial insight.”