CMS routinely acts in high-value litigation across the tech, financial services and transport sectors. Practice head Colin Hutton leads the team, which is experienced in handling class actions across the UK and overseas. It also excels at handling international arbitrations, licensing litigation and commercial disputes. Hutton is particularly active on cases involving unfair prejudice, breaches of fiduciary duty and IP disputes. Kenny Henderson is an expert in class actions, while Graeme MacLeod is noted for his expertise in professional negligence. The team is strengthened further by English commercial law specialist Will Anderson, and Amy Cornelius.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has first class knowledge of group litigation practice.'
- 'Graeme MacLeod is an outstanding practitioner who is able to match strong technical knowledge with tactical skills to ensure the bet outcome for his clients.'
- 'Calm, measured approach. Depth of knowledge and experience. Wide array of experience in different aspects of the law. Access to senior, well established KCs and their teams.'
- 'Colin Hutton - Calm, measured, well-thought-out approach.'
Key clients
- James Finlay (Kenya) Limited
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Microsoft Corporation
- Bechtle Limited
- Edinburgh St James Limited
- SPEX Group Holdings Limited
- RSA Insurance
- Monitox
- United Holdings
- Revedor Malta
- Invenio
Work highlights
Acting for Browns Plantations Kenya Limited in relation to both a high-profile class action by more than 4,000 current and ex-employees, and seven similar claims in the All Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court.
Advising JLR in relation to emissions class action litigations.
Defending Scottish court actions and an adjudication arising out of a high-value claim in Texas for SPEX Group.
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Practice head
Colin Hutton
Other key lawyers
Kenny Henderson; Graeme MacLeod; Will Anderson; Amy Cornelius