CMS is an international law firm established in 1999 with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries worldwide. The firm operates in the UAE through its offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The UAE team was launched in 2012 by partner John O’Connor who has led the team ever since. CMS UAE is well known for its complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions with expertise and specialism in particular industry sectors such as Energy, Media and telecommunications, Technology, and Real estate.