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Banking & Finance

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Law firm specialised in Banking & Finance - CMS in the UK

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Banking & Finance - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
CMS holds a standout team well equipped to handle a broad range of work, including general corporate lending, acquisition finance and capital markets. The team's expertise extends to real estate finance, corporate restructuring and recovery and renewable energy finance. Clients benefit from the team's notable project finance capabilities. The firm represents a variety of major domestic and international banks, financial institutions, and a diverse range of borrowers, with a noted capability in handling multi-jurisdictional mandates.
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Work Highlights

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  • CMS acted for a syndicate of three lenders on the provision of a credit facility to a subsidiary of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners to fund the development of a portfolio of five synchronous condenser plants across the UK.

Strengths

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  • CMS has a deep and broad knowledge base. It is efficient and effective at finding the most appropriate and innovative solution.

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  • CMS is at the forefront of industry updates and this is disseminated to its clients in a timely and effective manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Caryn Miller
    Caryn Miller

    Caryn Miller

    Caryn Miller has vast experience advising on a range of financing matters, often involving multiple jurisdictions. She has an active practice in real estate and acquisition finance, advising both borrowers and lenders.

    • Caryn Miller is first-class.

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    • Caryn is very highly regarded in banking circles.

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    • Caryn is really technical and sharp.

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  • Gordon Hay
    Gordon Hay

    Gordon Hay

    Gordon Hay leads the firm's banking and finance department in Scotland. He acts for banks and a variety of borrower clients on a range of financing mandates. He is frequently instructed on project finance matters.

    • Gordon is well respected in the industry.

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    • Gordon demonstrates significant commercial awareness in a fast-paced and challenging sector but at all times providing a professional and supportive service.

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    • Gordon is an outstanding banking and finance partner, with a wealth of expertise in the renewable energy sector.

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  • Alan Fulton
    Alan Fulton

    Alan Fulton

    Edinburgh-based Alan Fulton advises on a range of financing matters, with particular experience advising on acquisition and real estate financings. He is well placed to advise borrower, lender and sponsor clients.

    • Alan Fulton's client service and general level of service is very strong.

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    • Alan is an experienced practitioner.

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    • Alan has been excellent - very professional, delivers on time, courteous and a trusted adviser.

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  • Jennifer Allan
    Jennifer Allan

    Jennifer Allan

    Jennifer Allan is recognised for her expertise in acting on energy finance matters. She acts for lenders and borrowers, with strength in both domestic and international financial matters.

    • Jennifer is very pragmatic and commercially focused.

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    • Jennifer's depth of knowledge is constantly useful; she's able to recall details from years ago.

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    • Jennifer's level of sophistication and commercial vision is very strong.

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  • Stephen Phillips
    Stephen Phillips

    Stephen Phillips

    Stephen Phillips is recognised for his expertise working with financial institutions and trade bodies on derivatives and refinancings as well as receivables financing and securitisation. He is adept at handling high-value domestic and cross-border matters.

    • Stephen is a top-class lawyer, cerebral and yet highly commercial.

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    • Stephen is pragmatic, technically strong and sensible.

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