CMS has established a market-leading projects practice, instrumental in many of Scotland’s most ambitious transport, low carbon, social infrastructure and healthcare projects, and is experiencing continued growth in mandates related to 5G infrastructure and decarbonisation. Practice head Ailsa Ritchie advises across the full project life-cycle, from pre-procurement planning and strategy through to project structuring and business development. Amanda Methven’s expertise spans key areas such as procurement, commercial strategy and complex disputes, while Eleanor Lane is a specialist regarding public-private partnerships (PPPs), public service concessions and strategic outsourcing projects, especially in the marine sector. Below partner level, senior associate Fiona Scott has a solid reputation for large-scale infrastructure projects, from bid stage through to final close.
Testimonials
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‘The team offer direct legal advice when sought, which any new client would benefit from.'
'There is a sense of partnership when working on complex projects that is greatly appreciated, and deadlines are always met.’
Key clients
- Transport Scotland
- Scottish Water
Work highlights
- Advising Scottish Water on its capital investment programme SR2021-2027 Water and on a broad range of matters including its PFI portfolio of nine wastewater projects, procurement, construction, disputes, corporate/joint ventures, regulatory matters and property and employment issues.
- Advising the Commissioners for Northern Lighthouses, to advise on the procurement of a vessel to replace the NLV Pole Star.