Banking & Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
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Law firm specialised in Banking & Finance - CMS in the UK
Chambers Review
CMS is equally at home advising UK clearing banks, alternative lenders and borrower clients on transactions ranging from acquisition finance to debt portfolio acquisitions. It has a developed reputation for acting on cross-border deals with sector expertise in hotels and leisure, oil and gas, and healthcare. The team is additionally noted for its TMT expertise. The firm's prowess in real estate finance and financial restructuring complements the banking and finance practice.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised a group of lenders including HSBC, Natwest and Barclays on the provision of a £150 million revolving credit facility to Legal & General for the purpose of financing its build-to-rent business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS has the cross-border ability to respond as a unified team which is very useful."
"CMS have a robust team of specialists with extensive experience and knowledge across areas such as finance and tax."
"They have a proactive attitude and the ability to offer a wide range of services."
"CMS have a knowledgeable team, with excellent availability to clients, and an ability to distil complex concepts into plain speaking for clients and counterparties."
"CMS has the cross-border ability to respond as a unified team which is very useful."
"CMS have a robust team of specialists with extensive experience and knowledge across areas such as finance and tax."
"They have a proactive attitude and the ability to offer a wide range of services."
"CMS have a knowledgeable team, with excellent availability to clients, and an ability to distil complex concepts into plain speaking for clients and counterparties."
Notable Practitioners
Alex Patience stands out for his longstanding experience advising on investment-grade financing transactions. His client base includes both corporate borrowers and lenders.
"Alex is very easy to work with and has long track record of delivery."
Charles Kerrigan is routinely called upon by a variety of clients to assist with complex financings and recapitalisation. He has particular expertise in advising clients on TMT finance and blockchain matters and is active in the venture capital space.
"Charles is our trusted advisor on all matters - he is not only extremely clever but also understands the markets."
Tom Siggers assists lender and borrower clients on a broad array of financings, including ESG-focused loans.
"I feel 100% confident in Tom's capable hands. He is always very responsive and gives thoughtful and tailored advice based his knowledge of our business."
"Tom is a great support whenever he is advising us - he is informed on the market, technically strong and always tries to find a sensible solution for all parties."
Ranked Lawyers at
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