The Glasgow-based practice at CMS is well-regarded for its experience in advising local council and trust clients on various project development and infrastructure matters. Under the joint leadership of Ailsa Ritchie and Mark McMurray, the team handles major regeneration developments, renewable energy projects, and compulsory purchase and compensation matters. Amy Norton focuses on land acquisitions for infrastructure projects, and advises a range of public sector clients on commercial transactions. Pension specialist Jae Fassam assists with regulatory and governmental engagements.
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Key clients
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Stirling Council
- Falkirk Council
- Scottish Borders Council
- East Dunbartonshire Council
- Glasgow City Council
- Renfrewshire Council
- South Lanarkshire Council
- Dumfries & Galloway
- Fife Pension Fund
Work highlights
- Advising Falkirk Council on the Grangemouth Flood Prevention Scheme.
- Advising The City of Edinburgh Council on the proposed extension of the Edinburgh Tram to Newhaven.
- Advising Dumfries and Galloway Council in relation to its Borderlands projects, which includes complex advice on subsidy control, grants, consenting and real estate.
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Practice head
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Ailsa Ritchie, Mark McMurray