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Law firm specialised in Dispute Resolution - CMS in the UK

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Litigation - South West

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
CMS's team based in Bristol is highlighted for its experience advising large banking clients in highly sensitive disputes. It boasts specific expertise in the banking and finance sectors, often assisting clients with shareholder disputes as well as insolvency and fraud claims.
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Strengths

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  • CMS is very client-focused, user-friendly and competitively priced.

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  • CMS' lawyers are effective, efficient and responsive; a pleasure to work with.

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  • The CMS team are outstanding.

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  • CMS is distinguished by its considered advice, timely responses and flexibility in turbulent matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Elizabeth Lombardo
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    Elizabeth Lombardo

    Based in CMS's Bristol office, Elizabeth Lombardo is adept in advising bank clients in a range of disputes frequently relating to insolvency and fraud. She is also noted for her experience working on mass litigations.

    • Elizabeth Lombardo is a pleasure to work with and gives excellent advice.

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    • Elizabeth is very switched on – on top of things and proactive.

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    • Elizabeth Lombardo is a very technical legal professional who is always very courteous and understanding.

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    • Elizabeth is always efficient and well organised, and approaches cases with commercial and practical considerations firmly in mind.

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    • Elizabeth Lombardo is a highly efficient lawyer.

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