With one of the largest teams in the market, CMS is capable of providing the full spectrum of commercial advice to clients involved in business-critical, complex disputes. The team is led by the 'unrivalled' Danielle Drummond-Brassington who has a strong track record in handling significant real estate telecoms matters. The 'enormously experienced' Marcus Barclay specialises in rent reviews, whilst Julie Gattegno is experienced in disputes stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. 'Outstanding property litigator' Nick Lloyd is a specialist in rights of light matters and Robin Biela focuses on development and redevelopment work. Anna Ralston-Crane is noteworthy for her experience in residential licensing law and Covid rent arrears-related cases, whilst 'first-rate' practitioner Eleanor Murray leads the enfranchisement and residential dispute team.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Marcus Barclay is the single best property litigation solicitor in the UK. He is enormously experienced, knowledgeable and has outstanding tactical insight.'
- 'Eleanor Murray is first-rate at dealing with enfranchisement, rights of first refusal, the right to manage, and all other aspects of residential property. She is also an excellent team leader.’
Key clients
- Shell
- SSE PLC
Work highlights
- Advised Shell to obtain urgent injunctions to restrain unlawful, unsafe protest activities from a range of climate protestors at Shell’s HQ and at petrol stations across the country.
- Advising Landsec on its industry-leading decarbonisation project where it intends to be net zero by 2030.