The ‘incredibly experienced team’ at CMS excels in the data centre, industrial, leisure, logistics, offices, and retail sectors. Andrew Banton has been praised for his ’second to none technical ability’, and Mark Heighton focuses on alternative real estate assets. Jules Needleman is adept in headquarter lettings, while Marie Scott and Clare Thomas are both well-regarded in the hotel and living, office and retail sectors. Barry Morris and Caroline Maude excel in development projects in the capital. Chris Oakley thrives in regenerations, as well as joint ventures, while David Wilkinson is praised as ‘hands-on and diligent’, and Amanda Howard oversees the funds and indirect real assets practice. Alan Crawford is well-versed in landlord and tenant work, while Amit Unadkat advises global investors on inward real estate investment into the UK and Europe. Leilah Rawle leads the real estate state energy and infrastructure department and Ciaran Carvalho is a key contact for domestic and international developers, financiers and investors.`
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The hallmarks of CMS' service are responsiveness and commerciality. Their advice is always prompt, accurate and well-considered.’
‘The team offers a comprehensive one-stop legal service covering all aspects of real estate. The team is led by experienced partners who are willing to give chance to more junior solicitors with them coming in appropriately when necessary.'
Key clients
- GPE
- Moorfields
Work highlights
- Advised Moorfields Eye Hospital on all real estate, development, planning, rights of light, procurement, and construction matters as well as the joint venture delivery vehicle for Project Oriel.
- Advised SEGRO on all aspects of its joint venture with house builder, St George, to develop SEGRO V-Park Grand Union in Brent, North-West London.