The non-contentious construction team CMS regularly acts on high-profile logistics, real estate, and infrastructure projects. The team’s extensive experience sees them receive instructions from institutional investors, contractors, and public authorities across a breadth of industry sectors. Practice head David Parton assists on mandates from domestic and international clients regarding data centres, commercial real estate developments and urban regeneration projects. Alistair McGrigor is noted for his experience in negotiating and drafting construction contracts, while Karen Clarke is regularly instructed by institutional investors and developers. The practice also benefits from the expertise of Rebecca Prigg, who focuses on complex real estate development projects.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The CMS team is helpful and approachable and provides prompt and reliable advice. They are particularly good at making their advice commercial and relaying it in clear manner which is easy to understand. ’

  • ‘Alistair McGrigor can be relied upon for clear and commercial advice. He is friendly and approachable and a pleasure to deal with. ’

  • ‘The experience in the market stands out. Being able to say 'what if' and the answers being immediate to the conversation is essential for progress.’

  • ‘Karen Clarke displays amazing levels of instant recall of industry standards, requirements and principles. The rapid response to a proposal greatly assists my negotiation position with a provider.'

  • 'Client care is always first. My questions are answered rapidly and to a high standard. In summary, I wont go anywhere else.’
  • ‘Large experienced practice.'

Key clients

  • Mitsubishi Estate London
  • Yondr Group Limited
  • JV between Castleforge and Gamuda Group
  • Imperial College London
  • GPE (formerly Great Portland Estates)
  • Vantage Data Centers
  • Wates Group
  • SZC MEH Joint Venture
  • The Crown Estate
  • Hertshten Properties (UK) Limited
  • Global Switch
  • Railway Pension Nominees Limited

Work highlights

Advising Mitsubishi Estate London throughout the high-profile redevelopment of The London Studios, Thames South Bank into a world-class commercial and cultural hub and one of the largest construction projects in London.
Advising Yondr Group Limited on the development of multiple buildings forming a 100 MW hyperscale data centre campus in Slough, UK.
Advising the joint venture between Delancey, Dutch pension fund APG and Transport for London (ECPL), advising on the major redevelopment of the Earls Court Opportunity Area comprising c.40 acres of land.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

David Parton

Other key lawyers

Alistair McGrigor; Karen Clarke; Rebecca Prigg