CMS‘ corporate team advises private equity houses, corporates and founders on M&A, joint ventures and investments across the energy, TMT, real estate and financial services sectors. The team regularly leads on complex, high-value transactions and has notable experience in both public and private company work. Jack Letson leads the team from Glasgow. Frank Fowlie is praised as an ’incredibly experienced and sharp corporate lawyer with deep experience in oil and gas transactions’. Craig Wilson offers additional energy sector capabilities, acting for a broad roster of developers and investors, while Norman Wisely focuses predominantly on oil and gas M&A, with regular instructions from majors and IOCs. Kyle Allen also comes recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘In my experience CMS is a one stop shop in the energy sector - if they don't have the answer, they know someone who does and won't hesitate to put you in touch. Their teams go above and beyond to ensure high quality delivery while supporting their clients' wider needs and often act as a conduit to a much wider network and resource.’
‘Craig Wilson has proven an incredibly resilient and reliable pair of hands to manage our corporate and commercial requirements. The combination of his sector specific expertise and wider corporate and commercial acumen has proved invaluable. We would not hesitate to work with Craig or his team again in the future and look forward to doing so.'
Key clients
- Hitec Vision
- Neo Energy
Work highlights
Acting for Equinor Limited on its headline transaction to combine its UK upstream business with the UK upstream business of Shell.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jack Letson
Other key lawyers
Frank Fowlie; Craig Wilson; Norman Wisely; Kyle Allen