Post by account_disabled on Feb 24, 2024 23:01:56 GMT -6
In the last financial year, the law firm reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices by submitting its second Communication on Progress (COP) report to the UN Global Compact in August last year. In September, CMS launched its ESG Charter, which serves as a framework for setting out its approach and commitments to responsible business and environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
Isabel Scholes, Executive Director of CMS , points out that “Last year was a new period of enormous change and uncertainty, especially in the wake of the Russian invasion of Fax Lists Ukraine. However, our law firm was able to adapt and provide essential guidance to clients in such circumstances. As ESG and cybersecurity issues continue to be high on companies' agendas, we will continue to dedicate resources to better address those needs.”
CMS has been recognized in the Thomson Reuters Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index 2022 , where the firm's position has climbed significantly to 13th place (up from 20th in 2021). This recognition underlines CMS's growing reputation and influence in the legal sector.
The firm highlights that in the regional rankings CMS made significant progress in March 2022, rising three places to secure fourth position in the continental Europe section and two places to reach third position in the indices ' UK brand index. Thomson Reuters Law Firm Brands Regional . These rankings reflect CMS's dedication to providing exceptional legal services in different regions.
In August, Lupl, the industry's open technology platform for legal affairs developed alongside Cooley and Rajah & Tann, collaborated with Singapore's Ministry of Justice (MinLaw), further cementing CMS's commitment to key stakeholders in the legal panorama.
Investment in people
In April this year, the firm promoted 62 lawyers to partner in 26 cities across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
Duncan Weston, Managing Partner at CMS , said: “We are very pleased that CMS has returned to growth in the last financial year, as we continue to invest in our people and the development of our business. The challenges of globalization are giving rise to new legal practices and deepening the importance of others. Assuming these changes allows us to offer comprehensive solutions and strategic advice , fostering stronger partnerships in an increasingly interconnected world.”
In the particular case of Spain, María González Gordon was appointed co-managing partner, along with César Albiñana , with effect from July 1. Likewise, this new year has started with the incorporation of Alberto Mata as a new partner in Financial Markets and Services and Salvio Codes as a partner in the Litigation area, and the promotion of Ricardo Héctor Lorca to partner in the Tax area, strengthening our presence in the market in each of those areas.
Isabel Scholes, Executive Director of CMS , points out that “Last year was a new period of enormous change and uncertainty, especially in the wake of the Russian invasion of Fax Lists Ukraine. However, our law firm was able to adapt and provide essential guidance to clients in such circumstances. As ESG and cybersecurity issues continue to be high on companies' agendas, we will continue to dedicate resources to better address those needs.”
CMS has been recognized in the Thomson Reuters Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index 2022 , where the firm's position has climbed significantly to 13th place (up from 20th in 2021). This recognition underlines CMS's growing reputation and influence in the legal sector.
The firm highlights that in the regional rankings CMS made significant progress in March 2022, rising three places to secure fourth position in the continental Europe section and two places to reach third position in the indices ' UK brand index. Thomson Reuters Law Firm Brands Regional . These rankings reflect CMS's dedication to providing exceptional legal services in different regions.
In August, Lupl, the industry's open technology platform for legal affairs developed alongside Cooley and Rajah & Tann, collaborated with Singapore's Ministry of Justice (MinLaw), further cementing CMS's commitment to key stakeholders in the legal panorama.
Investment in people
In April this year, the firm promoted 62 lawyers to partner in 26 cities across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
Duncan Weston, Managing Partner at CMS , said: “We are very pleased that CMS has returned to growth in the last financial year, as we continue to invest in our people and the development of our business. The challenges of globalization are giving rise to new legal practices and deepening the importance of others. Assuming these changes allows us to offer comprehensive solutions and strategic advice , fostering stronger partnerships in an increasingly interconnected world.”
In the particular case of Spain, María González Gordon was appointed co-managing partner, along with César Albiñana , with effect from July 1. Likewise, this new year has started with the incorporation of Alberto Mata as a new partner in Financial Markets and Services and Salvio Codes as a partner in the Litigation area, and the promotion of Ricardo Héctor Lorca to partner in the Tax area, strengthening our presence in the market in each of those areas.