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England - North West • Real estate

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Construction

Under the leadership of Chris Hallam, the highly regarded construction team at CMS continues to be instructed in complex contentious and non-contentious cases. Hallam brings expertise in advising on contractual matters relating to energy, construction and infrastructure projects, and Chris Henshaw is a key contact for procurement work. Charlotte Childs routinely assists pharmaceutical sector entities with mandates, and David Turner advises on substantial development and infrastructure projects. Nick Case heads up the firm’s disputes offering. Richard Linton, Lucy Bailey and Jack Duncanson are also key contacts.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • This team is a leader in the region for major domestic construction and infrastructure disputes.
  • Nick Case (partner) is one of the top partners in the Manchester construction market. Victoria Evans (associate) works well beyond her years as an associate.
  • Nick Case leads the team and is an absolute star.
  • Clear, considerate, and direct feedback on issues, with a comforting approach on how diligently things are covered and answered. Collaborative and great people.
  • Both Richard Linton and Jack Duncanson worked tirelessly to review a complex suite of documents. They established the issues that impacted us quickly and efficiently and provided pragmatic legal advice based on the information provided.
  • Pragmatic, commercial, and supportive advice that addressed the issues that impacted our business.

Key clients

  • Hyde Housing Association Limited
  • Balfour Beatty
  • Care UK Limited
  • Centurion Investments (JS VII) Limited
  • Ridgeback Group in joint venture with Canadian pension fund Alberta Investment Management Corporation (“AimCo”)
  • Lloyds Living, Long Harbour, Vita Group.
  • Land Securities Group plc (Mayfield Medlock Limited)
  • Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C
  • Mace Dragados Joint Venture (MDjv)

Work highlights

Acting as counsel to separate joint ventures comprising international contractors on the C3&4 new build nuclear plant.
Advising a leading social housing provider on contentious safety matters.
Acting as counsel to Sanofi on 5 multi-million consultant framework appointments across various disciplines.

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.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Lucy Bailey
Lucy Bailey
Practice head

Chris Hallam

Other key lawyers

Nick Case; Chris Henshaw; David Turner; Charlotte Childs; Richard Linton; Lucy Bailey; Jack Duncanson