In London, CMS‘ energy and climate change practice is known for its expertise in a range of power-related matters spanning transactional, advisory and contentious work. The team notably advises clients on conventional large-scale nuclear projects, electricity transmission projects, and energy security matters. The practice is led by low-carbon projects specialist Munir Hassan, who routinely advises on the gamut of power-related matters, from generation to networks. On the contentious side, Philip Ashley is a key contact for international arbitration, commercial litigation, and regulatory investigations in the energy sector, while Dalia Majumder-Russell’s broad practice spans energy transactions, commercial agreements, and regulatory work. Nuclear power specialist Matthew Honeyben - who joined the team from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in May 2023 - advises clients on all aspects of nuclear new build projects including procurement strategies, project structuring, power purchase agreements, and joint ventures.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team demonstrates a blend of diverse experience in the nuclear area, in particular financing strategy and developing contracting models.'
- 'The CMS team is very responsive to meet client demands at short notice.'
- 'The CMS lawyers have a cooperative and collaborative approach to working with the client and their other supporting consultants, offering solutions to problems and looking for better ways to move the work forward.'
Key clients
- EDF
- National Grid
- SSE
- Utilita
- Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe
- Scottish Power Transmission
- Isle of Man Government
- Mitsubishi
- GE
- Neuconnect
- Honeywell
- Octopus Energy
- Legal & General
- Smart DCC
- KBR
- Equans
- The Government of Romania
- The Government of Indonesia
- Verastar
- Northern Ireland Water
- Axpo Power
Work highlights
- Advised Scottish Power Transmission and National Grid on the £3.4bn Eastern Green Link (EGL) 1 & 2 interconnector projects.
- Advised Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe on Poland’s first nuclear power plant.
- Advised SZC MEH on a multibillion alliance contract for the new Sizewell C nuclear power station.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Munir Hassan