Possessing a regulatory outfit to match its global network, CMS’ deep bench of practitioners have the ability to act on the complex cybersecurity, data protection, IP, antitrust and ESG components of the commercial mandates they undertake from their diverse roster of clients. Beyond its work in the tech, energy and life sciences sphere, the firm has a notable track record on sport-related matters, including sponsorship and marketing contracts, as well as large-scale logistic and manufacturing arrangements for leading FTSE 100 retail conglomerates. Group head John Enser‘s strong reputation continues to generate a considerable amount of work for the practice, while Matthew Bennett has been particularly active on hospitality and e-commerce related issues, advising on licensing, logistic and supply-chain issues. Fielding strong expertise in IT outsourcings and procurement, Dominic Dryden focuses on energy and financial services work, whereas Ian Stevens is a key contact to the firm’s insurance and telecommunications clients. Laurence Kalman is a key lead advisor to some of the firm’s largest retail, media and telecommunications clients, acting on the full range of commercial matters, and of counsel Suparna Bhattacharjee continues to be an active presence in the team. John Cloke and of counsel Olly Kitchenside joined from DLA Piper in September 2022.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team provides strong commercially focused advice, is very responsive, protects risk whilst being pragmatic and seeking mutually beneficial outcomes and demonstrates a keen willingness to get into the operational side of the business.'
- 'They have incredible strength in depth, an understanding of the challenges facing the market, and provide sensible, pragmatic and efficient solutions.'
Key clients
- Sainsburys
- Marks & Spencer
Work highlights
- Advising Delaware North on its agreement with SDI retail for the licensing and operation of multiple hospitality activities at Coventry Arena and the related detailed revenue shares.
- Advising University College London on large scale contract support service for their Research Contracts team, as well as advice on complex projects such as large-scale international clinical trials.