CMS Netherlands

CMS is a future-facing organisation of law firms in more than 45 countries, with 6,300 legal professionals. CMS leads the number of advised European M&A transactions for several years in a row. In the Netherlands, CMS lawyers combine their in-depth knowledge of the Dutch market, in which they have been active for more than a century, with a global network and perspective. For international projects, they work closely with their CMS colleagues abroad. For countries where CMS does not have its own presence, they collaborate with the World Law Group, of which CMS Netherlands is a founding member. CMS specializes in transactions and complex issues, particularly in the real estate, pharma, financial institutions, energy and technology sectors. CMS is closely involved in the global energy transition, regulation of cryptocurrencies and developments around privacy and cybersecurity, alternative food sources and healthcare innovations through the use of big data. Practice areas: Administrative Law - Antitrust, Competition & Trade - Banking & Finance - Commercial Law - Consumer Products - Corporate/M&A - Dispute Resolution - Employment & Pensions - Energy & Climate Change - Equity Capital Markets - Financial Institutions - Funds - Hotels & Leisure - Insolvency & Restructuring - Insurance - Intellectual Property - IT - Life Sciences & Healthcare - Mobility & Transport - Private Equity - Professional & Business Services - Real Estate & Construction - Tax - Technology Media & Communications

Recent Firm News & Legal Updates

Legal Updates Netherlands
February 2, 2026

Many employers in the Netherlands will face far-reaching decisions in 2026, including restructuring and reorganization.
Legal Updates Netherlands
January 30, 2026

On January 23, 2026, the Netherlands' Supreme Court clarified when a debtor is able to set off a time-barred claim against its debts.
Legal Updates Netherlands
January 27, 2026

The Dutch Supreme Court has confirmed that parties may make a partial choice of law under Article 3(1) of the Rome I Regulation
Legal Updates Netherlands
January 6, 2026

In 2026, new developments in Dutch employment and pension law are once again on the agenda. This publication outlines the most important changes and developments.
Legal Updates Netherlands
December 23, 2025

In November 2025, the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets (AFM) published the report "Putting customer interests first in embedded insurance.", The following highlights some elements from this report.

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