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Law firm specialised in Construction & Engineering - CMS in the UK

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Construction - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised UBS on its plan to develop the life sciences market. This involved advising on the construction and development of life sciences centers across the South East of England in Oxford, Cambridge, London and Stevenage.

Strengths

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  • The team has a really good depth of understanding of their client's needs and aspirations, and have an ability to give tailored, highly commercial advice.

    Construction respondentUK

  • The team offers a very strong and coordinated approach to tackling construction disputes and interpreting contractual matters.

    Construction respondentUK

  • Their experience and knowledge set them apart. The lawyers are always professional and reliable.

    Construction respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Christine Worthington
    Christine Worthington

    Christine Worthington

    Christine Worthington handles construction contracts and the procurement of development projects. She mainly deals with the energy and education sectors.

    • She has a great understanding of our commercial and organisational requirements, and an ability to translate that to excellent contract advice.

      Construction respondentUK

    • I have great confidence in Christine. She is patient, knowledgeable and very thorough.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Christine is extremely good.

      Construction respondentUK
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  • Fenella Mason
    Fenella Mason

    Fenella Mason

    Fenella Mason focuses her practice on contentious construction mandates. She represents clients in litigation and arbitration as well as lengthy adjudications.

    • Fenella has been an excellent support in a difficult set of circumstances, understanding our needs as a client and bringing her commercial awareness and practicality to reach an optimal position.

      Construction respondentUK

    • I was delighted to have access to her wealth of knowledge and experience. Fenella has a very calm but direct approach to tackling difficult issues. She can always find a solution.

      Construction respondentUK
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  • Shona Frame
    Shona Frame

    Shona Frame

    Shona Frame offers significant experience to contractors and developers on contentious mandates. She frequently handles disputes pertaining to infrastructure and PFI projects.

    • Shona understood the issues really quickly which was very impressive.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Shona is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and always professional and responsive.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Shona is highly professional and a pleasure to work with. She is clearly a very experienced leader.

      Construction respondentUK
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  • Caroline Maciver
    Caroline Maciver

    Caroline Maciver

    Caroline Maciver advises clients on complex contentious matters. She has experience of major disputes involving defects, engineering issues and large public work projects.

    • Caroline works very hard to understand every aspect of the matter and is always on top of the detail, while maintaining the big picture in sharp focus. She is excellent to work with.

      Construction respondentUK
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  • Christopher Dickson
    Christopher Dickson

    Christopher Dickson

    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.

    • He is flexible, reliable and reactive. He offers advice that we are very happy to rely on.

      Construction respondentUK
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