Construction
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 1
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Provided by CMS
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Law firm specialised in Construction & Engineering - CMS in the UK
Chambers Review
CMS is well regarded for representing clients across the construction sector. It is adept at providing developers and contractors with advice on commercial development and redevelopment projects. The team is also well placed to assist local authorities with development projects, and has particular strength handling disputes arising from construction and engineering projects, including those in the energy sector. It has additional expertise in infrastructure and private development, both in the domestic market and abroad.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised the University of Glasgow on construction aspects for the Clarice Pears Institute of Health and Wellbeing and the Adam Smith Business School and Postgraduate Taught Hub.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The CMS team has incredibly competent associates, senior associates and partners. CMS is incredibly efficient in responding to my queries and keeping the client informed of the process."
"CMS is quick to gain a thorough understanding of the issues and also the technical aspects at the root of the matter in question. There is constant partner involvement and leadership."
"CMS is quick to identify key project risks and tailor the drafting accordingly to mitigate overall risk for the client."
"CMS is one of the few firms that are able to quickly grasp complex matters and provide clear advice. They go above and beyond to deliver."
"CMS is able to advise on all construction-related matters and has good knowledge of the market."
"The CMS team has incredibly competent associates, senior associates and partners. CMS is incredibly efficient in responding to my queries and keeping the client informed of the process."
"CMS is quick to gain a thorough understanding of the issues and also the technical aspects at the root of the matter in question. There is constant partner involvement and leadership."
"CMS is quick to identify key project risks and tailor the drafting accordingly to mitigate overall risk for the client."
"CMS is one of the few firms that are able to quickly grasp complex matters and provide clear advice. They go above and beyond to deliver."
"CMS is able to advise on all construction-related matters and has good knowledge of the market."
Notable Practitioners
Christine Worthington handles construction contracts and the procurement of development projects. She mainly deals with the energy and education sectors.
"Christine Worthington is highly approachable and professional. She offers very good commercial awareness and pragmatic advice."
"Christine is now our go-to construction lawyer. She is able to grasp complex issues very quickly and provide clear and concise advice which is always on the money."
"Christine is excellent. I am very happy with her services."
Fenella Mason focuses her practice on contentious construction mandates. She represents clients in litigation and arbitration as well as lengthy adjudications.
"Fenella Mason is really good at high-level strategy and disputes, and is always very transparent on fees. She is conscious of wider commercial implications."
"She's very unflappable and gives excellent advice. She is very good at being creative and coming up with different ways of looking at things."
Shona Frame offers significant experience to contractors and developers on contentious mandates. She frequently handles disputes pertaining to infrastructure and PFI projects.
"Shona Frame is very experienced and knowledgeable, and works very hard."
"Shona is an incredibly competent lawyer and having had the pleasure of working with her, it is no surprise that she is so highly regarded."
Christopher Dickson is a partner at CMS who specialises in advising on tenders in various sectors. His clients include private and public sector clients from across the UK and Europe.
"Christopher Dickson is very communicative and eager to assist, and responds timeously. He has a good level of experience and knowledge."
"Chris has exceptional knowledge of construction-related contracts and provides great advice in relation to high-risk, high-profile projects."
"Christopher is good with clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Scotland