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CMS

Planning

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Law firm specialised in Planning - CMS in the UK

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Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

CMS has a strong energy and infrastructure offering, as well as regularly engaging in residential and commercial development, assisting such high-profile clients as the All England Tennis Club and the National Grid. It is particularly adept at advising on urban regeneration schemes and London area developments.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS was instructed by All England Lawn Tennis Ground PLC on its expansion proposal to deliver an 8,000-seat capacity show court, 38 new grass courts, and a new 21-hectare publicly accessible park on Wimbledon Park Golf Course.

Strengths

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  • CMS are responsive, detailed and commercially minded. All key strengths when dealing with local planning authorities.

    Planning respondentUK
  • CMS provides excellent industry knowledge of the energy sector.

    Planning respondentUK
  • The CMS team are adept at handling complex projects while providing clear and concise advice.

    Planning respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Ashley Damiral
    Band 2Ashley Damiral

    Ashley Damiral

    The head of CMS' Planning department in the UK, Ashley Damiral has an established practice in planning strategy, assisting with Section 106 negotiation and other complex development issues. His recent work in this space has seen him advise on office-led commercial hubs and leisure facilities, as well as infrastructure projects.

    • Ashley is clear-minded, pragmatic and a pleasure to work with.

      Planning respondentUK
    • Ashley provides astute judgement and is a great team player.

      Planning respondentUK
  • Band 2Martin Evans
    Band 2Martin Evans

    Martin Evans

    Martin Evans has substantial experience advising on planning matters throughout the country. He has a broad practice, encompassing everything from judicial reviews and compulsory purchase to environmental assessment and highways, with a particular focus on urban regeneration planning.
    • Martin is a very capable planning lawyer who fully understands client requirements.

      Planning respondentUK

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