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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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.
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Practice head
Chris Hallam
Other key lawyers
Nick Case; Chris Henshaw; David Turner; Charlotte Childs; Richard Linton; Lucy Bailey; Jack Duncanson