CMS has a long standing and close relationship with the private equity industry across Europe. Our specialists have built a strong reputation for advising private equity companies and management teams on a high volume of deals in recent years, particularly in the high-end transactions and the mid-cap market. Our consistent ability to deliver a comprehensive service during every phase of a transaction, from acquisition and financing through to reorganisation, refinancing and finally the exit, has been key to establishing a strong presence in the market. 

We bring together an impressive group of lawyers. Whether it’s leverage buy-outs or management buy-ins, the CMS Cameron McKenna team will work with you to develop the best solutions. Our services include:

• Acquisition financing
• Confidentiality agreements
• Dual track procedures
• Exit strategies
• High yield offerings
• Initial public offerings
• Investment and shareholders' agreements
• Management buyouts and buy-ins
• Portfolio management
• Senior and mezzanine debt financing
• Venture capital funding (offshore and onshore)