CMS offers a broad public law practice with strong capabilities across regulated sectors, including financial services, gambling, sport, life sciences, energy, media, and planning. The team advises clients on judicial reviews, regulatory investigations, public consultations, and parliamentary committee engagement. Dan Tench leads the team and is well known for handling major, high-profile judicial reviews and regulatory disputes. Tim Sales brings particular expertise in public law matters arising in the tech and consumer sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘Impressive administrative and public law offering, in particular in regulatory matters.’
‘Dan Tench is particularly impressive. He has a searching legal mind and always asks the right questions. He has very good judgement.’
‘Excellent litigation team with particular expertise in commercial judicial review, including disputes involving complex tax matters. Great at handling client issues and fantastic attention to detail.’
‘CMS is a good, solid firm in this area. They listen well to your needs and requirements. They are good at providing an initial insight into the chances of an action succeeding in its objective.'
Key clients
- Octopus Energy
- Equinor UK Limited
- SAFERWaterS Limited and The Oxfordshire Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England
- Gravis Capital Management Limited
Work highlights
Acted for Octopus Energy in the high-profile Court of Appeal judicial proceedings relating to its purchase of Bulb.
Acted on high-profile judicial review proceedings on novel points of law brought by environmental groups against the UK Government and the North Sea Transition Authority.
Practice head
Dan Tench
Other key lawyers
Tim Sales; Tamsin Blow; Phillip Ashley