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Real Estate: £10 million and above

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Law firm specialised in Real Estate - CMS in the UK

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Real Estate: £10 million and above - Scotland

Band 1

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • 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.

    Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK

  • CMS provides comprehensive knowledge and attention to detail.

    Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK

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

    Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK

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

    Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK

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

    Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Allan Wernham
    Allan Wernham

    Allan Wernham

    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.

      Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK

    • Allan Wernham always takes a commercial and pragmatic approach.

      Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK
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  • Paul Carter
    Paul Carter

    Paul Carter

    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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