CMS continues to expand in class actions and IT disputes, as well as cyber and data security litigation, bolstered by key hires, including Frances Moseley from Kennedys in August 2024. The team operates under the leadership of Geraldine Ryan, whose dynamic practice spans commercial contracts, shareholder disputes, and business protection litigation. Daniel Keating plays a pivotal role in strengthening the firm’s class and group action capabilities.
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Testimonials
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‘Geraldine Ryan and Paul Twigg are both excellent.'
‘Responsive, understanding of business, pragmatic.'
‘Geraldine Ryan will always look to find an answer to our query. Kelly Heath is very pragmatic and commercially aware when dealing with contentious matters.’
‘Vast experience and strength in numbers and all individual members. Highly professional and combine a rare breed of good lawyers with commercial approach.'
‘Geraldine Ryan runs a tight ship but does not simply delegate but rolls up her sleeves and is involved and committed throughout.'
‘Great client service and attention to detail.'
‘Kelly Heath - great with clients and dedicated to her cases.'
‘The team are very commercial and pragmatic.'
Key clients
- International Tin Association
- Argos Limited
- Serco Europe
- Trend Up
- Plastics Family Holdings
- Auto Trader Group
- SSE
- Sainsbury’s Supermarkets
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport
- Forged Solutions
- Tarmac Trading
Work highlights
Advises International Tin Association on a reputationally significant claim.
Defends Argos against a complex breach of covenant claim.
Represents a Boohoo supplier in a high-value fraudulent misrepresentation claim.
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Practice head
Geraldine Ryan
Other key lawyers
Daniel Keating; Kelly Heath; Stephanie Cheung; Paul Twigg; Frances Moseley