Graeme Young > CMS > London, England > Lawyer Profile

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.

As a ‘powerful’ firm with a ‘strong base of intelligent experience’, CMS is frequently called upon by a range of multinational corporations and global brands for advice regarding sensitive competition law issues that include CMA investigations, merger control work, NSI concerns, and subsidy control matters. Group lead Graeme Young‘s reputation in this space sees him instructed by a wealth of clients across the UK, which benefit from his ‘practical approach to help resolve issues’ and his ‘in-depth knowledge and experience’ of both domestic and EU law. Wendy Nicolson is notably regarded for her public procurement expertise, and often works alongside Emma Blundell.