Europe Guide 2026 : UK
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CMS houses a team of experts offering expertise in the full range of corporate matters, with notable cross-border capabilities and an enviable global network of offices. Its clients include private equity houses and large public corporations, with strong sector expertise in the funds and energy fields. The team is involved in significant matters spanning multiple European and global jurisdictions.
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CMS acted for Equinor on its agreement to form the biggest independent oil and gas producer in the North Sea through a 50:50 joint venture with Shell.
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CMS are clearly solution-oriented and showed initiative in identifying potential pinch points and future issues.
The team are always very quick to respond and provide helpful solutions to complex legal issues.
CMS offers strong and firm guidance and a great level of availability.
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Frank Fowlie is a partner in CMS's Aberdeen office and a member of the firm's energy and climate change sector group. He handles a broad range of M&A and private equity transactions, with particular experience acting for companies in the oil and gas sector.
Frank has a very sharp legal mind but is also worldly and wise. He has good commercial awareness and is a good practitioner.
Frank is an industry expert and go-to lawyer.
Helen Gillies is a partner in CMS's Edinburgh-based corporate group. She has a broad M&A and private equity practice, and is experienced in handling funding rounds and other capital transactions.
Helen was exceptionally good at all levels.
Helen Gillies is very experienced and provides very good service.
Jack Letson is head of the Scottish corporate team at CMS. He utilises his commercial experience when advising on a range of corporate transactions, both domestically and internationally, in sectors including energy and technology.
Jack is technically excellent and always provides commercial solutions to legal issues, ensuring transactions run smoothly.
Jack has always provided an excellent level of service to us.
Corporate/M&A: Scotland
Corporate/M&A: Scotland
Corporate/M&A: Scotland
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