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Law firm specialised in International Arbitration - CMS in the UK

Chambers Review

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International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration - UK-wide

3

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.

International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration respondent
UK

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.

International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration respondent
UK

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

International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration respondent
UK

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

International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration respondent
UK

CMS is strategic, innovative and great to work with.

International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration respondent
UK

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

International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration respondent
UK

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.

International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration respondent
UK

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

International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration respondent
UK

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

International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration respondent
UK

CMS is strategic, innovative and great to work with.

International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Richard Bamforth

6

Band 6

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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Richard Bamforth

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Band 6

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Richard Bamforth