UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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CMS is notable for its impressive array of borrower and lender clients. The team displays great skill in advising institutional investors, managing complex real estate structures and cross-border property portfolio transactions. The firm's areas of focus include development finance and restructurings. It is experienced across a range of asset classes, including offices and hotels.
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CMS acted for Redevco on all aspects of its acquisition of a portfolio of retail parks from Oxford Properties and M7.
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The team at CMS provides a high level of legal advice combined with a flexible and commercially oriented approach.
CMS is excellent at dealing with complex matters. It has strong partner input and a highly experienced team who ensure that matters are broken down and legal risks are fully considered and mitigated.
The firm consistently demonstrates an ability to think outside the box, offering innovative and pragmatic solutions on complex transactions.
CMS are exceptionally responsive, always available when needed, and consistently deliver with speed, precision and a client-first mindset.
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Clive Swillman is sought after by both borrowers and lenders to advise on a variety of real estate finance matters. He has notable expertise in structured financing and fund finance, with experience in matters involving a range of asset types.
Clive provides superb advice and great depth. He is a pleasure to work with.
Simon Johnston acts for both borrowers and lenders on real estate financing transactions. His practice spans acquisition, development and investment finance.
Simon is an incredible technical lawyer who also always takes a commercial, pragmatic approach and is an absolute joy to work with.
His input is invaluable to any transaction.
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