Corporate/M&A
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 2
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Law firm specialised in Mergers & Acquisitions - CMS in the UK
Chambers Review
CMS houses a team of experts offering strength in the full range of corporate matters, with notable cross-border capabilities and an enviable global network of offices. Its clients include a number of private equity houses and large corporations, with strong sector expertise in the funds and energy fields. The team is continually involved in significant matters spanning multiple European and global jurisdictions.
Work Highlights
- CMS acted for Expro in its acquisition of Deltatek Oil Tools.
Strengths
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"The CMS team is fantastic and has provided us a great service."
"Their cross-border work was very strong and they had lawyers with local knowledge."
"They have very high standards and are quick to get to the bottom of complex matters."
"They have a team of smart, stand -out people who are always on the ball and very client-focused."
"The team provides deep in-house discipline expertise and support throughout each transaction."
"The CMS team is fantastic and has provided us a great service."
"Their cross-border work was very strong and they had lawyers with local knowledge."
"They have very high standards and are quick to get to the bottom of complex matters."
"They have a team of smart, stand -out people who are always on the ball and very client-focused."
"The team provides deep in-house discipline expertise and support throughout each transaction."
Notable Practitioners
Department head Frank Fowlie is based in CMS's Aberdeen office. 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 is experienced, efficient and leads a good team. He is responsive and a good communicator."
"Frank Fowlie in particular is great and very responsive and reliable."
Helen Gillies is a partner in CMS's Edinburgh-based corporate group. She has a broad M&A and private equity practice. She has experience handling funding rounds and other capital transactions.
"Helen is exceptionally strong on all fronts. She has become our go-to person for complex legal situations and we trust her in any situation. I rate her very highly."
"Helen is consistently strong and has a great overall reputation."
"Helen is a very good lawyer. She brings in lots of good work for CMS."
Jack Letson utilises his commercial experience when advising on a range of corporate transactions both domestically and internationally. He is noted for his work with public companies, including frequent advice on M&A transactions.
"Jack is a top commercial lawyer and is able to advise on complex matters."
"Jack has always demonstrated a strong knowledge and understanding of the matters discussed."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Scotland