CMS houses a team well-versed in financial crime matters, conducting internal investigations into bribery, embezzlement and fraud, as well as insolvency-related fraud. This expertise has brought in an array of domestic and international corporates including banks, tech and oil and gas companies. Colin Hutton heads up the team and has taken instructions from an assortment of tech companies, while Graeme MacLeod is noted for handling large-scale disputes. Will Anderson is a go-to for matters involving fraudulent invoices and financial misfeasance, with regular support from Andrew Park. The team expanded its bribery and corruption expertise through the addition of Sally Clark in May 2024.
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‘The team were quick to act and support providing relevant information and giving a step by step process of how the case would act out.’
‘Andrew Park was always available, answered all questions and queries promptly and very supportive.'
‘Quality of the leadership is exceptional.’
‘Colin Hutton produces excellent team leadership, high level legal skills and an intuitive grasp of what tactics and strategies can be applied in widely differing scenarios. Litigating fraud requires in-depth experience of what legal weapons can be deployed domestically and internationally. The CMS team has the requisite range of experience.’
Key clients
- RSA Insurance plc
- SPEX Group Companies and Directors
- Invenio
Work highlights
Acted for SPEX Group Companies and Directors in defending Scottish court actions and an adjudication arising out of a high-value claim in Texas.
Acted for Invenio Business Solutions and successfully represented the SAP Consultant in a financial misfeasance case.
Practice head
Colin Hutton
Other key lawyers
Graeme MacLeod; Will Anderson; Andrew Park; Sally Clark