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Law firm specialised in Real Estate - CMS in the UK



Chambers Review

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Real Estate: £10 million and above - North West

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The real estate team at CMS has excellent development and investment credentials, and frequently acts on substantial regeneration projects. It handles a number of high-profile transactions across an array of industries, including logistics, hospitality and leisure. The firm represents a diverse client list, including major developers and investors, and has further expertise in transactions involving residential developments, such as student accommodation. The team operates from offices in both Manchester and Liverpool.

Work Highlights

  • CMS assisted Pension Insurance Corporation with a tripartite joint venture to deliver 3,000 affordable homes.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Haywood
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Mark Haywood
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Senior Statespeople

Mark Haywood is head of real estate across the northern offices of CMS. He regularly assists developers with significant regeneration projects, while also advising on noteworthy investment portfolio transactions.

Mark Haywood is a lawyer who is fearless. He has got a breadth of experience and knowledge that is unparalleled.

Michael Buchanan
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Michael Buchanan
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Band 1

Michael Buchanan is well respected for his expertise in advising major commercial developers, institutional investors and public sector clients on significant development projects.

Nathan Jansen
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Nathan Jansen
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Band 3
Nathan Jansen frequently assists financial sector clients with real estate transactions and development projects. He also advises property companies on portfolio management, particularly in the healthcare sector.

Nathan is very commercial, with exceptional knowledge across the legal spectrum. He understands our requirements and is able to outperform consistently.

Tanya Francis
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Tanya Francis
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Band 4

Tanya Francis is experienced in advising her clients on commercial real estate transactions and has a particular specialism in development and regeneration schemes.

Tanya is calm and focused and experienced. She really tries to understand all the issues before giving very clear, pragmatic advice.

Tanya is great to work with and is always responsive when we need her.

We really enjoy working with her. She is great to deal with on a personal level but she is always very professional and goes the extra mile to get things done.

Tanya Francis is very helpful and diligent. She guides the team well.

Abby Dry
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Abby Dry
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Band 5
Abby Dry is a well-regarded real estate lawyer and heads the Liverpool office of CMS. She regularly assists clients with property sales of mixed-use sites.

Ranked Lawyers at
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North West

Real Estate

Mark Haywood
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Mark Haywood
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Senior Statespeople
Michael Buchanan
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Michael Buchanan
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Band 1
Nathan Jansen
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Nathan Jansen
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Band 3
Tanya Francis
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Tanya Francis
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Band 4
Abby Dry
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Abby Dry
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Band 5