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Law firm specialised in Dispute Resolution - CMS in the UK

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Litigation - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
CMS has a respected litigation group particularly noted for its expertise in disputes in the energy and financial services sectors. It is frequently engaged by blue-chip international clients in major litigation and has impressive commercial experience spanning contractual claims and shareholder disputes. The team draws on extensive global dispute resolution capabilities, receiving praise for its cross-border expertise.
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Work Highlights

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  • CMS represented Bechtle in a dispute regarding the interpretation of a sale and purchase agreement in the context of an acquisition.

Strengths

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  • They are extremely helpful in setting out the pathway and explaining each step. They have a great, knowledgeable team who are always there to help when we have any questions.

    Litigation respondentUK

  • CMS' responses and attention to detail are first class and can always be relied on.

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  • The team has a good focus on understanding the complexities, taking the time to dive into the details and understand them as well as involving personnel with specific subject matter knowledge.

    Litigation respondentUK

  • CMS' approach is thoughtful, planned and strategic.

    Litigation respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Colin Hutton
    Colin Hutton

    Colin Hutton

    Colin Hutton leads the CMS disputes team in Scotland and has considerable experience advising on a broad range of civil litigation. He regularly handles shareholder disputes as well as litigation relating to breach of warranty and contractual issues.

    • Colin is excellent – straight to the point and gives very sound advice.

      Litigation respondentUK

    • Colin Hutton is an excellent partner to have working on your case: he is strategic, thinks hard about the process and is strong on the detail.

      Litigation respondentUK

    • He is a very accomplished leader and strategist. Colin is confident, open-minded and logical.

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