CMS
Member of World Law Group
With specialist teams based in Edinburgh and Glasgow, CMS offers comprehensive legal support across the full lifecycle of investment funds. The team also has extensive experience of advising on fund formations, mergers, restructurings, investments and closures, where it covers both regulated and unregulated funds. Practice head Karagh Gilliatt stands out for her work handling retail funds mandates, while co-head Colin Lawrie focuses on the partnership structures in funds and joint ventures, with strong expertise in the renewable energy, property and financial services sectors. Aidan Campbell is a key contact for Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) compliance advice and assistance with other regulatory aspects of unregulated fund matters.
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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.
Karagh Gilliatt
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Karagh Gilliatt; Colin Lawrie
Other key lawyers
Aidan Campbell