CMS is well-regarded for its experience in servicing both Scottish and English higher education clients on a wide spectrum of commercial law and IP matters. In addition to advising on strategic partnerships and technology transfers under the leadership of Carina Healy, the team also handles commercial property transactions and property portfolios for local councils. Darina Kerr regularly assists with negotiating contractual leasing and developmental frameworks, while antitrust and competition expert Graeme Young assists with subsidy control mandates.
Testimonials
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‘The team know the sector well and are always happy to look at innovative ways to get projects and work completed.’
Key clients
- University of Glasgow
- University of Sheffield
- University College London
- Heriot-Watt University
- University of St. Andrews
- University of Durham
- Fife College
- Glasgow School of Art
Work highlights
- Advising UCL on high profile academic research collaborations.
- Advised the University of Sheffield on a high value disposal of patents.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carina Healy