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‘Nimble and versatile – Great communication – Client focus and yet commercial in their advice.’

‘Matthew Nortcliff has been very professional in the engagement. He goes beyond the call and I certainly appreciate his working style. He is quick, sharp and to the point.’

‘Matt Nortcliff from CMS is very helpful. He is very efficient and can meet the deal’s tight timeline. If we have an urgent project, we will think of CMS as we know that it will be in their good hands.’

‘Extremely diligent legal partners who also understand business and commercial dimensions of deals and engagements. Very accessible and available via multiple channels when needed. Superb understanding of private equity / venture fund legal dynamics and practices.’

‘Matthew Nortcliff has been a key partner for us from the get-go, ever since the inception of our first venture capital fund up to all our subsequent fund vehicles. Matthew is always available, offers great legal advice with an understanding for commercial dynamics and is an extremely trustworthy partner, adviser and resource for our fund business.’

‘CMS has an excellent grasp of client needs and through its global network is able to offer quality advice out of jurisdiction if needed.’

‘Matt Nortcliff and his team strike a strong balance between law and commercial requirements. Matt is sharp in identifying nuances of statutes and explains complex legal writings in a clear and concise way. Matt’s team’s greatest strength is their willingness to go the extra mile. You can count on them to get back to you on time and on point all day long.’

‘Matt Nortcliff engages with us as a long term partner. Matt remains a reliable source for information and solutions.’

‘I find the team very attuned to the clients’ needs and a willingness to adjust to meet client demands more than other firms. The willingness to adjust could be in terms of fees, timelines for delivery or any other aspect required by client. I regard this as a stand out feature of the team and the practice.’

‘Babita Ambekar epitomises the quality of putting client interest first and foremost. She is always willing to listen to the client’s expectations and tailor her services accordingly. Clients value this aspect of her a lot.’

‘Great team, very commercial.’

‘CMS is well-resourced and has easy access to other areas of legal practice, should advice be required. The counsel working on our deal is experienced and competent.’

‘Sam Ng (Senior Associate) was highly responsive and proactive in managing the deal. He knew the issues well and was able to lead the negotiations effectively, offering bespoke solutions that are commercial and practical and contributing greatly to the successful closing of the deal.’