CMS

CMS is a popular address for automotive banks and leasing institutions in connection with the incorporation of deposit-taking banks thanks to relevant industry expertise across the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors. The team is also experienced in supporting the incorporation of institutions, including related licensing procedures, as well as advising on regulatory matters in the context of ​​institutional risk management. Most recent instructions pertain to the latter segment, where the practice acted on behalf of institutions in BaFin special audits. This is complemented by clients' representation in proceedings against BaFin and the Bundesbank as well as expertise in compliance. The team is jointly led by Joachim Kaetzler (regulatory law, compliance, money laundering and corruption prevention) and Andrea München (German, Luxembourg and European regulatory law).