Fielding a team of specialists in the manufacturing, healthcare, and real estate sectors, CMS is labelled as ‘highly effective’ in handling the sales of listed and private companies to private equity funds. With solid knowledge in managing cross-border acquisitions and investments, the team is co-led by the ’excellent’ Narinder Jugpal and Martin Treagus. Jugpal is highly regarded for advising private equity sponsors, Treagus supports financial investors and management teams, and Valentina Santambrogio is cited for her telecoms and tech industry insight. Tom Jameson concentrates on buyouts and spin-outs, and both the ‘exceptional’ Stephen Kilshaw and Ben Booker-Moore are also highlighted as key.
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Testimonials
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‘Corporate are highly effective at managing the process and all other disciplines go through them, eg funds, debt etc. I find this seamless and much more efficient than with other firms. There are no compromised disciplines, the breadth and depth are great.’
‘Stephen Kilshaw is exceptional. His retentive memory is perfect and he is both creative and proactive. He thinks ahead anticipating problems and coming up with solutions.’
‘Very commercial PE team. Narinder Jugpal remains very good.’
‘Narinder Jugpal - excellent corporate lawyer with fantastic attention to detail and levelheaded, commercial approach.’
‘CMS are a true business partner, the quality of individuals are constantly high, and they can deal with the most complex situations in the simplest of ways.’
‘Narinder Jugpal is my partner of choice where I am able to influence. He treats the client as a human being first and always ensures the best outcome. His calm and considered approach is always present even in the most difficult of circumstances and he will always strive to do the right thing.’
Key clients
- Horizon Capital
- Synova LLP
- Phoenix Equity Partners
- TDR Capital
- Ocean 14 Capital
- August Equity
- Vision Invest
- Queens Park Equity
- Three Hills Capital
- CBPE
- AnaCap Financial Partners
- Bowmark Capital
Work highlights
Advised August Equity and management on the auction sale of Agilio Software to Five Arrows and TA Associates.
Advised TDR Capital on its investment into the Jollyes business and the establishment of a management incentive plan.
Advised long-standing client, Superstruct Entertainment, and its management team on the sale to KKR.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Narinder Jugpal; Martin Treagus
Other key lawyers
Valentina Santambrogio; Tom Jameson; Ben Booker-Moore; Stephen Kilshaw; Ben McParland