Department profile
CMS

Construction

UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire

Share profile

CMS

Rankings

About

Provided by CMS

Please visit the CMS website for more details about the practice and our work:

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

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Construction - Yorkshire

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS provides contentious and non-contentious construction advice to a diverse client base ranging from local authorities to large multinationals. The team has particular strength handling disputes arising from construction projects in the energy and healthcare sectors, as well as residential developments. The practice also focuses on contentious matters concerning defects.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • CMS advised the SZC MEH Implementation Participants on the engagement of a £4 billion contract for the new Sizewell C nuclear power station.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • CMS is quick, dynamic and focuses on delivering the optimum outcome.

    Construction respondentUK

  • CMS is proactive and resilient, making it a great legal firm to work with.

    Construction respondentUK

  • CMS provides uncomplicated clarity. It also remains patient when the client needs to understand the risks or avenues to achieve the best position.

    Construction respondentUK

  • CMS are very efficient, and really very personable. They understand the legal as well as the commercial context.

    Construction respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Fraser Askham
    Fraser Askham

    Fraser Askham

    Fraser Askham is well regarded for his practice representing developers and contractors in contentious construction matters. He assists clients with court proceedings concerning residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

    • Fraser Askham is straight-talking but also able to change his approach depending on the client, which I think is important for everyone.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Fraser Askham is extremely knowledgeable, reassuring and resilient. He has never provided anything but excellent advice and I highly recommend him.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Fraser Askham is well connected in the construction field and able to draw on a lot of years of experience.

      Construction respondentUK
    View profile
  • Helen Johnson
    Helen Johnson

    Helen Johnson

    Helen Johnson advises a range of clients, including local authorities and developers, on the construction and development of commercial, residential and mixed-use projects.

    • She has been incredibly helpful and I highly recommend her.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Helen Johnson offers a full service because she does both contentious and non-contentious work.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Helen Johnson is friendly, approachable and intuitive.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Helen Johnson's communication is clear and direct but also accommodating in sensitive discussions, which has helped move forward several difficult topics.

      Construction respondentUK
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at CMS (2)

Yorkshire

Members

Provided by CMS

CMS has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership