CMS combines considerable breadth and depth of expertise to offer a full-service transport offering, handling complex and high-value projects across a range of transport sectors, including roads, rail, aviation, goods transportation and regulatory work. The practice is also noted for its contentious offering, with a particular strength in shipping and maritime disputes and Protection and Indemnity (P&I) matters. The level of shipping expertise is epitomised by practice head Eleanor Lane, who is a recognised expert in maritime law and also has a particular specialism in large-scale rail and road projects. Mark McMurray is well respected for his regulatory expertise, particularly regarding road and traffic matters, supporting clients to secure planning permission for transport projects.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Over the past 15–20 years, this practice has undertaken a number of major transport projects that that few practices could have coped with.'
- 'The team has a familiarity with transport law that enables them to deal with client needs in this field with considerable confidence.'
Key clients
- TH Real Estate
- The City of Edinburgh Council
Work highlights
- Advised Transport Scotland and Scottish Ministers on legal aspects of the £3bn dualling programme of the A9 between Perth & Inverness, covering procurement options, programme structuring, and pre-contractual matters.
- Advised Northern Lighthouse Board on the contracts for a new-build vessel from Astilleros Gondan via a regulated public procurement, with funding provided by the Department for Transport.