
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘CMS are highly commercial lawyers. Responsive and approachable.’
‘A team of outstanding lawyers, who give their time and drive to get deals done in a commercial manner.’
‘Very senior support provided every step of the way. A very pragmatic approach adopted, with early recognition of what works and assists in meeting the programme. Detailed understanding of the wider critical path and their role therein.’
‘Mike Urquhart is very experienced and respected within the project banking sector. Has credibility and often brings more to the table, contributing to a can-do approach and working hard to ensure that the deal gets across the line. Very strong communicator.’
‘I think that the practice is strong and has good expertise. We deal mainly with Jenny Allan and find her to be very responsive. We certainly get a superior quality of service from Jenny and her team.'
‘We work mainly with Jenny Allan and she's just brilliant - very proactive, sensible and pragmatic advice.’
Key clients
- Barclays Bank plc
- TP24
- Venterra Limited
- Santander UK Plc
- International Swaps and Derivatives Association Inc. (ISDA)
- Mitsubishi HC Capital UK plc
- Virgin Money
- Close Leasing Limited
- Hokodo
Work highlights
- Advised Barclays Bank plc on the refinancing of existing debt in respect of a portfolio of 8 hotels.
- Advised TP24 on £240m senior and mezzanine facilities provided by Barclays and M&G Investments in respect of TP24’s UK and Dutch portfolios.
- Advised Novuna on its project financing of a 28.5MW Bracon Ash Solar Farm.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Gordon Hay
Other key lawyers
Caryn Miller; Stephen Phillips; Alan Fulton; Jenny Allan; Darren Craig; Michael Urquhart; Fiona Henderson