Department profile
CMS

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : North West

Share profile

CMS

Rankings

About

Provided by CMS

Please visit the CMS website for more details about the practice and our work:

Law firm specialised in Real Estate - CMS in the UK

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Real Estate - North West

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.
View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

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

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • CMS are always clear, commercial and responsive in providing great advice.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • The lawyers are fair and reasonable, very accurate and work whatever hours it takes to get things done. They provide a very good service.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • There is close partner involvement when needed with all-round expertise to draw on.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Mark Haywood
    Mark Haywood

    Mark Haywood

    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.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    View profile
  • Michael Buchanan
    Michael Buchanan

    Michael Buchanan

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

    View profile
  • Nathan Jansen
    Nathan Jansen

    Nathan Jansen

    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.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    View profile
  • Tanya Francis
    Tanya Francis

    Tanya Francis

    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.

      Real Estate respondentUK

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

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • 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.

      Real Estate respondentUK

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

      Real Estate respondentUK
    View profile
  • Abby Dry
    Abby Dry

    Abby Dry

    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.
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at CMS (5)

North West

Members

Provided by CMS

CMS has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership