CMS is a key adviser to a number of public and private sector clients and has a strong track record in internal investigations, recovery proceedings, insolvency-related fraud matters, bribery and corruption issues, and cyber security breaches. The financial services and energy sectors continue to be primary points of focus for the team, and the group's ability to leverage the firm's global network has seen it instructed by oil and gas clients in cross-border financial disputes in the US and beyond. Head of the practice and the wider disputes team in Scotland, Colin Hutton handles the firm’s most consequential domestic and international fraud cases, while Graeme MacLeod is singled out for his litigation abilities, especially with regards to insolvencies. Will Anderson has taken the lead on fraudulent misrepresentation and fraudulent invoice cases.
Key clients
- RSA Insurance plc
- SPEX Group Companies and Directors
Work highlights
- Instructed to defend a $350m claim against a Scottish law firm by the former owner of ITS Tubular Services.
- Defending Scottish court actions and an adjudication arising out of a high-value claim in Texas.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Colin Hutton