With expertise across a broad spectrum of disputes, including corporate, commercial, and judicial review proceedings, CMS act for a varied client base from the energy, construction, and automotive sectors. The unit continues to be active across significant class action litigation and high-value issues arising out of the tech sector. Practice head Colin Hutton’s broad portfolio of work covers shareholder disputes, class actions and financial services litigation. Will Anderson’s practice spans contractual, IT, and banking disputes, while Douglas Campbell has extensive expertise in Competition proceedings and multi-party litigation. Graeme Mcleod left the firm in 2025.
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Testimonials
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- Colin Hutton is an exceptional lawyer with insight into how scenarios will play out and what options you need to consider from the start. This is vital to ensure you can navigate what is a stressful and often daunting task.
- Strong knowledge of the group litigation landscape in Scotland and the ability to navigate it.
- Colin Hutton is knowledgeable about class actions, pragmatic, and easy to work with.
Key clients
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Microsoft Corporation
- Browns Plantations Kenya Limited (“BPKL”) (formerly known as James Finlay (Kenya) Limited (“JFK”))
- SPEX Group Holdings Limited
- RSA Insurance
- Shenzen H&T Intelligent Control Co. Ltd
- Monitox Ltd
- Founder shareholders of United Holdings UK Limited
- Revedor Malta Ltd
- University of Durham
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Practice head
Colin Hutton
Other key lawyers
Will Anderson; Douglas Campbell