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Local Government - Scotland

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What the Team is Known For

CMS has a strong public sector practice known for work in regeneration, procurement and planning. The team advises on a variety of issues relevant to local authorities including governance, vires and transport projects. It assists local councils with housing projects, as well as providing advice on a wide range of education matters.

CMS has a strong public sector practice known for work in regeneration, procurement and planning. The team advises on a variety of issues relevant to local authorities including governance, vires and transport projects. It assists local councils with housing projects, as well as providing advice on a wide range of education matters.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS acted for the City of Edinburgh Council on the letting of the Royal High School on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill to the Royal High School Preservation Trust charity.

  • CMS acted for the City of Edinburgh Council on the letting of the Royal High School on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill to the Royal High School Preservation Trust charity.

Notable Practitioners

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Ailsa Ritchie
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Ailsa Ritchie
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Band 1

Ailsa Ritchie is recognised for representing local authority clients in public procurement matters. She has further experience advising on construction and regeneration projects.

Ailsa Ritchie is highly regarded with a first-class knowledge of public procurement.

Ailsa provides essential and effective leadership.

Ailsa is really good and has an excellent reputation.

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Mark McMurray
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Mark McMurray
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Band 2

Mark McMurray is adept at offering advice on regeneration and infrastructure developments. His other areas of expertise include advising on energy projects and compulsory purchase, heritage planning and compensation matters.

Mark is a great lawyer and does a lot of planning and transportation work as well as work with local authorities too.

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Ailsa Ritchie
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Ailsa Ritchie
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Mark McMurray
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Mark McMurray
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Band 2
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