The organisation
What CMS does
CMS was formed in 1999 when six European law firms with over 1,400 lawyers combined to create a pan-European network. The Dutch practice previously operated from both Amsterdam and Utrecht, before consolidating into a single Amsterdam office at the Zuidas in 2022.
In the Netherlands
CMS in the Netherlands
The Amsterdam office is at CMS Atrium on the Parnassusweg, and is part of one of the largest law firm networks in Europe by number of offices.
Structure
Practice groups and where you work
Practice groups include corporate M&A, real estate, employment, tax, banking and finance, and technology, media and telecommunications.
Getting in
How students start here
Students typically start through an internship or trainee position, often with the option to work across CMS offices elsewhere in Europe.
Key facts
At a glance
- Type
- International law firm
- Head office
- Amsterdam
- Founded
- 1999
- Size
- 160 lawyers (Advocatie Top 50 2026)
Vacancies
Vacancies at CMS
Related
Relevant legal practice areas
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about CMS
What does CMS do?
The Dutch office of CMS, an international firm formed in 1999 by six European law firms, now working from a single Amsterdam Zuidas location.
How do I get an internship or traineeship at CMS?
Students typically start through an internship or trainee position, often with the option to work across CMS offices elsewhere in Europe.
Which legal practice areas are relevant at CMS?
At CMS, the most relevant practice areas are Corporate/M&A, Real Estate and Employment, Labour & Pensions.
Where is CMS based in the Netherlands?
Head office: Amsterdam.
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