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CMS

Real Estate: £150 million and above

UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)


CMS

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Provided by CMS

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Law firm specialised in Real Estate - CMS in the UK

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Real Estate: £150 million and above - London (Firms)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

CMS has an experienced team offering high-level expertise across an array of commercial real estate areas, with notable strength in hotels and leisure sector work, mixed-use developments and high-value landlord and tenant matters. It also handles acquisitions and disposals of the highest value, from major city office blocks to substantial portfolios of business and industrial properties. The group frequently advises blue-chip clients including developers, private equity funds and overseas investors.

Notable practitioners

Andrew Banton is a key contact at CMS.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS represented Imperial College London in its partnership with Bruntwood SciTech regarding the delivery of a 200,000 sq ft innovation facility.

Strengths

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  • I've always found them to be excellent and extremely commercial. They prioritise us as a client and always provide appropriate commercial advice succinctly.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • The advice received from CMS is above and beyond. They are efficient, helpful, diligent and exceptionally knowledgeable. Their help has been invaluable.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • Their commerciality is second to none. They have the ability to think outside the box and work through potential blocks while maintaining a practical approach.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • CMS have always managed to simplify even the most complex of matters.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • CMS can handle any aspect of real estate work. They are very innovative thinkers. They are very knowledgeable.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

Members

Provided by CMS

  • Ciaran Carvalho

    Head of Department

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