PE Firm, Adviser Ditch Negligence Suit Against CMS Midtrial
A private equity firm and an investment adviser have withdrawn their English lawsuits accusing CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP of providing negligent advice over €3.5 million ($4 million) in investments in life-science companies midtrial and have been told to pay the law firm’s legal costs.
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