Sarah Grenfell > CMS > London, England > Lawyer Profile

CMS is well known for its representation in arbitrations across the energy, infrastructure, construction, TMT, insurance, and life sciences sectors. The practice houses experts in climate change-related disputes and the intersection between arbitration and IP rights. The firm also maintains a robust investor-state arbitration offering. Richard Bamforth specialises in international commercial arbitration, both as counsel and arbitrator. Sarah Vasani has ‘a proven track record in arbitration’ and Phillip Ashley is an energy disputes expert. Guy Pendell routinely handles major corporate and commercial disputes. Other names to note are Adrian Bell, Sarah Grenfell, Philip Norman, Louise Boswell and Kushal Gandhi.

Boasting a ‘wealth of experience’ in contentious construction matters, the ‘dynamic, client-oriented’ team at CMS handles the full range of dispute resolution and litigation in various sectors. ‘Top dog’ Adrian Bell and Steven Williams jointly lead the practice with a strong reputation in major ICC arbitrations and large domestic public sector projects. Mark Breslin and disputes specialist Sarah Grenfell further bolster the team’s capabilities, handling offshore wind, battery storage, and other energy-related disputes. Other key members of the team include Jay Randhawa and Robbie Leckie, assisting with PFI healthcare projects and advising on joint venture disputes.