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International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration

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Law firm specialised in International Arbitration - CMS in the UK

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International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
CMS offers sector-specific expertise in key areas, including insurance, energy and construction. The firm also assists clients in the healthcare and financial services sectors. It is able to conduct its own advocacy in arbitration and handles proceedings under leading arbitral institutions such as the ICC and LCIA. The team acts for a client base of market-leading energy, telecommunications and infrastructure companies.
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Strengths

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  • Their insight, professionalism and strategic thinking have consistently added value.

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  • They strike the right balance between offering commercially relevant legal advice and giving us the space to exercise our own expertise, which makes them a particularly effective partner.

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  • They have proven their ability to work across jurisdictions with ease.

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  • CMS has a very good understanding of the needs of the client.

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  • CMS is strategic, innovative and great to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • George Burn
    George Burn

    George Burn

    George Burn carries out substantial work in commercial arbitrations and demonstrates expertise across a range of industries including construction, infrastructure and energy. He acts in disputes seated across the globe and under a range of arbitral rules. He is also co-head of the firm's international arbitration practice.

    • George is always calm, considered and unflappable.

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    • I would recommend him in a heartbeat; he is excellent.

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  • Richard Bamforth
    Richard Bamforth

    Richard Bamforth

    Richard Bamforth is co-head of the firm's international arbitration group. He is an experienced arbitration practitioner and is particularly adept at acting in high-value award enforcement disputes. He is well versed in acting under LCIA proceedings as counsel and arbitrator.

    • Richard is a great lawyer and an astute professional.

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