CMS has extensive experience advising clients on commercial and public law disputes, particularly within the energy and media sectors. Leading the team, Dan Tench has an in-depth knowledge of competition and media law, which he combines with his aptitude for complex judicial review cases. Tamsin Blow is a further standout lawyer with experience handling matters for clients within the gambling sector.
Testimonials
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‘An excellent group of commercial JR lawyers with a specialty in regulatory JR.’
‘Dan Tench is highly proficient across all areas. Neal Gibson is a tax specialist with great strategic acumen.’
‘CMS has a growing and impressive public law practice.’
‘Dan Tench is a standout partner. He spans expertise in defamation, competition, and public law. He has an incisive mind, and an effective client-focused approach to legal strategy.’
‘The firm is very good at listening to the aims that you, as the client, want to achieve. They are very good listeners and secure the very best barristers to work with them.’
‘For a big city firm, the individuals that we have dealt with are personal and accessible. They make you feel like you are not a case number but an individual.’
Key clients
- Octopus Energy
- Gravis Capital Management Limited
- Education Software Solutions
Work highlights
- Acted for Octopus Energy in the judicial review related to Octopus Energy’s purchase of Bulb, and related government consents and funding.
- Advising Gravis Capital Management Limited on ongoing investigations relating to audits relating to solar energy farms.
- Advised Education Software Solutions on a competition enforcement investigation by the CMA.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dan Tench