Lauded by clients for the team’s ‘diligent, professional’ service, CMS is well equipped to handle a broad range of transactional and advisory matters, working for multinational companies and private equity houses across a variety of sectors. Leading the team, Andrew Quayle has recently been engaged in matters involving acquisition, remuneration, share plans, and incentive-related issues. Frequently working on multi-jurisdictional matters, Quayle’s client roster includes professional services firms and listed companies. Considered by clients as an ’indispensable advisor’, Jaspal Pachu leads on high-value transactional and advisory matters for private equity houses, as well as technology and medical companies. Catherine Merry is experienced in advising on transactional issues, including those surrounding remuneration, share plans, and incentive arrangements, often working on matters with cross-border elements. Other key contacts within the team include Cathy Wears, Sarah McMaster, and Annette Beresford, who consistently assist with high-profile matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Well informed, take time to understand the client needs and context and are always responsive to queries and quick to offer advice. Made a complex situation straightforward.’
‘Sarah McMaster and Catherine Merry were endlessly patient and helpful as we navigated a complex situation on a transaction.’
‘Diligent, professional, and very responsive.'
‘Sarah McMaster is fantastic to work with.'
‘They're extremely clued up on the latest legal, tax and industry developments. They're well connected and well informed on the latest developments and able to advise on how government and HMRC would see matters. A great combination of contentious and non-contentious experience. They also work well with complementary service lines such as corporate and commercial.'
‘Jaspal Pachu is an indispensable advisor: highly intelligent and knowledgeable, commercial in outlook, courteous to all, as well as being tough and tenacious when necessary. He works extremely hard while maintaining excellent availability and responsiveness. His ability to stay on the cutting edge of employee share scheme matters while having a wide-ranging broader tax practice is extremely helpful.'
Key clients
- Capital & Regional plc
- Windward Ltd
- WAM Group Limited
- M&E Mills Holdings Limited
- Zoe Limited
- Consulum (Cayman) Limited
Work highlights
Advised Capital & Regional plc on their takeover by way of a recommended cash and share offer implemented by scheme of arrangement, by NewRiver REIT plc.
Advised Winward Ltd, a leading maritime AI company, on all aspects of its share plans.
Acted on a significant transaction in the metaverse space, the takeover of LandVault by Infinite Reality, valued at over $450m.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Andrew Quayle
Other key lawyers
Jaspal Pachu; Catherine Merry; Cathy Wears; Sarah McMaster; Annette Beresford