Healthcare
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 1
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Provided by CMS
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Chambers Review
CMS boasts a distinguished track record of advising both the NHS and private sector healthcare clients across Scotland. The firm is notably active assisting with the financing and development of major health and social care projects. The team's advice covers key procurement, real estate and PFI dispute issues. The team demonstrates additional expertise advising on acute care development matters and possesses experience handling claims relating to defects in hospital premises.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised National Services Scotland on the Scottish Wide Area Network procurement project. The firm successfully defended against a legal challenge and advised on the future of this nation-wide data sharing project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is perceptive and manages to stay a step or two ahead. It has excellent strength at senior level and commercial awareness is one of their great strengths."
"There is always someone able to assist with questions. They respond quickly and positively."
"CMS consistently provides high-quality and practical advice. The firm has the depth of experience and team to step up on every occasion it has been called upon."
"The team is perceptive and manages to stay a step or two ahead. It has excellent strength at senior level and commercial awareness is one of their great strengths."
"There is always someone able to assist with questions. They respond quickly and positively."
"CMS consistently provides high-quality and practical advice. The firm has the depth of experience and team to step up on every occasion it has been called upon."
Notable Practitioners
Amanda Methven has a wealth of experience handling the contractual and procurement aspects of various construction projects in the healthcare sector. She is also noted for her ability in defect claims, particularly in relation to fire safety issues at PFI hospitals.
"I could not rate Amanda highly enough. She is a pleasure to work with and so smart!"
"Amanda is always a joy to work with."