Infrastructure: PFI/PPP
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Law firm specialised in Infrastructure & Projects - CMS in the UK
Chambers Review
CMS fields a multi-talented team with strong credentials in a range of secondary market transactions, with particular strength in PFI/PPP investments and disposals. The team regularly deals with transactions in the energy, transport and telecommunications sectors. The firm is adept at handling complex cross-border transactions. CMS represents a client base which includes banks, pension funds and investment management groups.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised DIF Capital Partners on the acquisition of a 100% stake in Ottoway Portfolio Holdings, a company that owns and operates a portfolio of eight student accommodation assets in various UK cities.
- CMS advised Scottish Water in the lead up to the expiry of its Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure PFI contract, and on issues relating to taking back the assets into public ownership.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS is a full-service law firm with understanding in both construction and property risk. The team is able to be commercial and take a holistic approach."
"The partners at CMS have strong backgrounds and the ability to communicate technical legal issues in a simplistic manner. The team goes the extra mile to meet clients timelines."
"The CMS team is first class. The bring everything together and provide strategic direction and invaluable support. The team is user-friendly and technically excellent."
"The CMS team have good industry knowledge within waste and energy matters."
"The partners at CMS bring a wealth of experience across several disciplines to provide an holistic approach to complex problem solving in major disputes."
"CMS is a full-service law firm with understanding in both construction and property risk. The team is able to be commercial and take a holistic approach."
"The partners at CMS have strong backgrounds and the ability to communicate technical legal issues in a simplistic manner. The team goes the extra mile to meet clients timelines."
"The CMS team is first class. The bring everything together and provide strategic direction and invaluable support. The team is user-friendly and technically excellent."
"The CMS team have good industry knowledge within waste and energy matters."
"The partners at CMS bring a wealth of experience across several disciplines to provide an holistic approach to complex problem solving in major disputes."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Currier is well regarded for acting on M&A infrastructure transactions, particularly for clients in the power and renewable energy sectors. His recent work includes advising on the acquisition and disposal of solar and wind farm assets.