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	The CMS alliance CMS is the alliance of major independent European law firms providing clients with a full range of legal and tax services based on a thorough understanding of their business. Operating in 47 business centres around the world, CMS has over 575 partners, more than 2,000 legal and tax advisers and a total complement of over 3,800 staff. Each CMS firm offers legal and tax services tailored to market needs wherever it is located. This is combined with a substantial degree of business and operational integration that is a prerequisite for effective international work.

	A thorough understanding CMS clients receive a consistent level of service and advice from all CMS firms � exactly what they would expect from a single organisation, but keeping the personal service and market sensitivity that are the hallmarks of each CMS member. Our approach to client satisfaction is based upon three aspects of �understanding�: Understanding clients businesses through CMS industry focus groups and common client relationship management systems. Understanding the law through the excellent experience profile and reputation of each CMS firm in its national market. Understanding each other through a shared history, common training and a track record of working together to secure the best possible outcomes for our clients. top

	CMS and ELSA Added value CMS provides added value to its clients as follows: Integrated services across borders managed by a single point of contact in the client�s �home� country and operating to consistent standards of service; Access to the combined expertise of CMS member firms, all of whom have leading national practices; Full service capability across the CMS alliance with particular emphasis on corporate transactions, taxation, real estate and banking and international finance; Extensive and growing international coverage: CMS operates in most of the major European markets; Access to market leading services in emerging markets, particularly Central & Eastern Europe and China; Access to the combined know-how of CMS firms, providing a detailed analysis of legal and tax regimes across Europe. Related link: www.cmslegal.com top