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CMS

Real Estate Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland


CMS

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Law firm specialised in Real Estate & Planning Disputes - CMS UK

Chambers Review

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Real Estate Litigation - Scotland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

CMS has a respected team advising on a broad range of matters including dilapidations, landlord and tenant issues, and various compensation disputes. The CMS team also undertakes real estate litigation work relating to insolvency. Its clients include energy companies, banks and property investors.

Strengths

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  • The services appear partner-led, and thereafter they are resourced to suitably knowledgeable staff. CMS are generally strong for service levels and responsiveness.

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  • They are a very good team. They're a prestige firm in Scotland for real estate litigation.

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  • CMS are knowledgeable and willing to provide a recommendation, while other companies only report on issues. They're proactive.

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  • All their work is done in a professional manner and quickly. Advice was always available, and they were always able to bring in an expert. They always provide commercially aware advice.

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  • CMS offers attention to detail, client consideration and case organisation. I was very impressed with the preparation and knowledge of the case.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Marc Armstrong
    Band 2Marc Armstrong

    Marc Armstrong

    Marc Armstrong is head of the real estates disputes department. He is experienced in assisting major institutional investors, student accommodation providers and clients operating in the energy sector with a full range of property disputes.

    • We were delighted at his advice. He grasped a strong understanding of our business and the nature of the problem, which required a solution. He identified a process to achieve an appropriate outcome.

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    • Marc offers clear and concise advice.

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    • Marc Armstrong is a good technical lawyer but nice to deal with. Clients like working with him.

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    • Marc knows our business so well. He is very timely and one of the people that picks up the phone and doesn't feel like anything is too much effort.

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    • Marc displayed strong interpersonal skills, ensuring all parties within the client group felt comfortable in the formal environment of the proceedings and in the preparation of their statements.

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