Amanda Methven > CMS > Edinburgh, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

The ‘outstanding’ team at CMS acts for health clients across the UK on the full range of matters, including large-scale infrastructure projects, contractual leasing and development frameworks for higher education institutes and contract support for clinical trials. Accredited specialist Amanda Methven is ‘immensely experienced’ in assisting with contentious cases for healthcare facilities and developers, as well as advising NHS clients on debt refinancing mandates. Shona Frame and Ailsa Ritchie further bolster the teams’ project development offering, assisting with design and alleged defect issues, while Alan Nelson advises on pharmaceutical product supply matters. Christine Worthington is another key contact in the group.

Recommended for major infrastructure projects, delivering ‘outstanding legal skills, experience and expertise’, CMS is at the forefront of the Scottish infrastructure market, acting for a variety of public bodies, multinational developers, and financial institutions. The firm has a notable volume of instructions regarding digital infrastructure and decarbonisation projects, and oversees developments in the transport, maritime, education, and healthcare space. Team lead Ailsa Ritchie is highly regarded for advising on the planning and delivery stages of multi-faceted projects. Amanda Methven is praised for her ‘depth of understanding of PFI and PPP that it is hard to match’, while Shona Frame is singled out for her ‘brilliant tailored and practical advice’. Eleanor Lane lends her transport expertise to major road, rail and maritime ventures, and Fenella Mason, who joined from Burness Paull LLP in September 2023, is highlighted for her construction knowledge. Jenny Durie handles operational PFIs, and Vini Cowden has extensive experience in energy transition and decarbonisation mandates. Kayleigh Purves and hugely experienced senior associate Fiona Scott are also key names to note.