[accessibility][main content][search][section menu][right column][footer]
C M S Cameron McKenna logo which links to homepage
directory & search about Law-Now register search
related zones:

Arbitration

Corporate finance

Outsourcing

Directors' issues

Real estate



Investing in Europe zone


latest


 

Corporate strategy: a mergermarket study on M&A sentiment in Central and Eastern Europe

The economies that make up Central & Eastern Europe are going through a period of sustained change. GDP growth rates across the region are at least twice those found in Western European markets, and the level of foreign direct investment into the region as a whole is now on a par with FDI into China.In 2007, mergermarket canvassed the views of CEOs, CFOs, and Strategy Directors of 100 CEE based companies with an annual turnover exceeding €50m. The survey aimed to uncover Central and Eastern European business leader sentiment on a number of extant market topics.

Processing of employee data: The CMS Employment and Pensions Group

Facing the multitude of personal data all employers  process, the awareness of the legal framework involved becomes more and more important.  The fact sheet outlines the most important legal issues to be taken into account before processing employee data within the European Union. 

REITs: a comparative approach through Europe

An overview of the key  rules governing REITs in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, France and Germany.


 

Discrimination in Europe - employers’ guidelines

The rules on discrimination vary across Europe. See our guidelines for employers outlining national laws, exemptions, obligations and recommendations across 15 European countries.

The Companies Act zone The Act affects companies in the UK of every size. It aims to help shareholder engagement, simplify administrative burdens on smaller companies and clarify the law in areas.

Investing in Central & Eastern Europe

The economic landscape of CEE has changed beyond recognition in the last fifteen years: globalisation, EU accession and commercial market forces have driven growth. Businesses of all sizes choose to set up in the region, attracted by lower start-up costs and high quality, lower-cost workforces. Get help with our introduction to investing in CEE.


Private equity market developments

Interested in keeping up-to-date on the latest market developments in the private equity sector across Central and Eastern Europe? Register today for our free Private Equity Market News service.


articles

Law-Now/Law-Now Hungary/Law-Now Romania/Law-Now Czech Republic/Law-Now Russia/Law-Now Poland
12.06.2008

John Hutton sets action plan for nuclear new build

In an announcement made today, UK Business Secretary John Hutton emphasised the importance of new nuclear energy in the UK’s future energy policy and set out...

Law-Now
10.06.2008

Energy Council reaches broad agreement on Third Package

The EU’s Energy Council reached a broad agreement on the essential elements of the proposed internal energy market legislative package (the “Third Package”) at...

Law-Now
15.05.2008

Skilled workers under the Points Based System (Tier 2) Statement of Intent

Tier 2 replaces the existing work permit scheme (including Training and Work Experience Scheme “TWES” permits) and, post November 2008, will be the means by...

guides

Law-Now
19.05.2008

CMS guide to hotel real estate transaction costs in Europe

Comparing real estate investment values across Europe provides only part of the picture. For a true comparison, the investor will also take account of...

Law-Now
19.05.2008

CMS Guide to principal hotel specific laws in Europe and China

This guide sets out the principal hotel-specific laws for 18 of the key European countries and, in addition, China. If you are a hotel owner or operator in any...

Law-Now/Law-Now Russia
26.02.2007

The property regime in Russia

Introduction The Russian Constitution of 1993 proclaims a right to hold land in private ownership. This is supported by the Civil Code of 1996, but Chapter 17...


go to main content

print pagesend page
 European presence
CMS is the alliance of major independent European law firms. We can offer our clients access to the same high level of service throughout Western Europe.  more about CMS...


 Our track record
We have an impressive track record on advising multinational organisations on all aspects of their investments in Europe.  read more...       


how we can help: related services

Corporate finance

Directors' issues

Real estate - global

who to contact
Martin Mendelssohn Martin Mendelssohn Partner London +44 (0) 20 7367 2872
Chris Southorn Chris Southorn Partner London +44 (0) 20 7367 3603
Barney Hearnden Barney Hearnden Partner London +44 (0) 20 7367 2878
feedback
we welcome your views on this site