The real estate litigation group at CMS was established in 2025; disputes concerning development issues form the core of the practice. Wayne Nash and Ben Kelly are the names to note.
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Testimonials
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- Incredibly strong infrastructure, a network of offices and expertise across the country and wider region. Very competitive on fees.
- What sets Ben Kelly apart is his ability to combine strong technical expertise in real estate disputes with a genuinely commercial and pragmatic approach. His advice is never overly theoretical or academic. We have recommended Ben to our network on a number of occasions and wouldn't hesitate to do so again.
- Commercial approach: understand the business needs and urgency.
- Good at teamwork and covering for others. Specialist knowledge.
Key clients
- Hilton Grand Vacations
- Renaker Build Limited
- Vita Group
- AIM Capital Group
- Anwyl Homes
- Marshall CDP
- Caddick Developments Limited
- Landsec
- Salford City Council
- Mileway
- BBC Pension Trust
- Costco
Lawyers
Firms to watch
Practice head
Wayne Nash
Other key lawyers
Ben Kelly