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Real Estate: £10 million and above

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Real Estate: £10 million and above - Scotland

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What the Team is Known For

The CMS team is highly respected for its work with institutional investors. It is equipped to handle a range of development matters, including retail and student accommodation schemes, and also offers particular expertise in the hotel and leisure sector. The team acts for notable clients in the energy industry, frequently advising on the property aspects of renewables and waste schemes. The firm also possesses the international capacity to assist clients with complex cross-border work.

Work Highlights

  • CMS advised Hammerson on the £111 million sale of Union Square Shopping Centre in Aberdeen.

Strengths

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CMS provides quality advice and has responsive lawyers.

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CMS provides comprehensive knowledge and attention to detail.

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CMS keep up to date with the latest developments and changes to the law and best practice.

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The team possess excellent commerciality, are genuinely nice people, and are very pragmatic and sensible.

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The team worked on a large, complex project with us. They were very practical and got things done in difficult circumstances.

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Notable Practitioners

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Allan Wernham
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Allan Wernham
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Eminent Practitioners
Allan Wernham is the CMS managing director for Scotland and has a wealth of experience in real estate. He has a particular focus on the retail sector, advising on investment transactions and developments, including regeneration projects.

Allan has excellent commercial awareness and is genuinely brilliant. He is also very responsive and his communication is on point.

Allan Wernham always takes a commercial and pragmatic approach.

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Paul Carter
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Paul Carter
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Paul Carter regularly handles big-ticket transactions for institutional investors, as well as advising on key development projects in Scotland.

Paul is a really clever lawyer.

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Darina Kerr
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Darina Kerr
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Band 3
Darina Kerr advises clients on significant property projects. She specialises in all aspects of commercial property transactions such as acquisitions, disposals, development and asset management.

Darina is a trusted expert who combines wide legal knowledge with a strong understanding of the market dynamics. She provides focused advice with strategic solutions and a proactive customer approach.

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Allan Wernham
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Allan Wernham
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Paul Carter
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Paul Carter
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Darina Kerr
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Darina Kerr
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