Barry Edgar > Dentons > Glasgow, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

CMS is one of the pre-eminent transport practices in the market, providing a full-service offering and acting on premium mandates across the road, rail, marine and aviation sectors. The firm was appointed to the Network Rail Scotland Panel in April 2024 and recruited seasoned rail expert Barry Edgar from Dentons, who arrived in September 2023. Eleanor Lane leads the practice and spearheads the firm’s large-scale public transport projects, including the A9 dualling programme and the Glasgow Subway Modernisation Project. Mark McMurray is a road and traffic regulation specialist, while Christine Worthington‘s far reaching practice encompasses instructions pertaining to investment, procurement and commercial issues. Wendy Nicolson is a key port of call for public authorities for procurement and competition instructions, and Christopher Dickson focuses on construction mandates. Keith Campbell is present on a range of projects, chiefly acting for developers in major road ventures.

The ‘high-quality team’ at CMS excels in advising on real estate matters across multiple sectors including public, energy, student accommodation and office developments. Paul Carter oversees the group and frequently assists institutional investors with development funding mandates. Allan Wernham specialises in retail development and investment, particularly focusing on major regeneration projects. Darina Kerr provides advice on all aspects of commercial property transactions, including development, acquisitions, and disposals. Barry Edgar joined the firm from Dentons in September 2023,

CMS covers a broad range of asset classes in the development space, advising on healthcare, student accommodation, mixed-use, office, and leisure development matters. The team has seen rapid growth in recent times, with five lateral hires at partner level. Paul Paling and Melanie Hughes joined from Michelmores LLP in April 2023, Michael Buchanan joined from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in July 2023, Barry Edgar moved from Dentons in October 2023, and Rebecca Moore, who shifted from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner in January 2024. The enlarged practice, containing the likes of Ciaran Carvalho, is led by Marie Scott, Andrew Banton, John Cumpson and Chris Rae. Scott is well-versed in transactional matters regarding areas of increased interest, including data centres and logistics, whilst Banton regularly supports Hong Kong- and China-based investors. Caroline Maude and Barry Morris specialise in office developments. Mark Heighton, on the other hand, excels in the life sciences, build-to-rent and senior living sectors. Chris Oakley lends his insight into regeneration and joint venture projects to clients. Leilah Rawle is an expert on energy-related developments. Scott Curtis and Irfaan Khaliq were promoted to partner in April 2023.

CMS advises clients on portfolio and single asset transactions across a broad spectrum of sectors, including the office, logistics, life sciences and residential sectors. The practice, led by Marie Scott, John Cumpson, Andrew Banton and Chris Rae, has recently seen major growth. In April 2023, Paul Paling and Melanie Hughes joined from Michelmores LLP; in July 2023, Michael Buchanan joined from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP; in October 2023, Barry Edgar joined from Dentons; and in January 2024, Rebecca Moore joined from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. Caroline Maude advises on office and mixed-use investments. Alan Crawford is well-versed in assisting Middle Eastern investors in their UK investments. Amit Unadkat assists international clients in inward investments into Europe. Leilah Rawle has especial energy expertise. Amanda Howard is another key name in the practice. In April 2023, Scott Curtis and Irfaan Khaliq were promoted to partner. Ciaran Carvalho left the practice in April 2024.