Jointly led by Amanda Methven and Jenny Durie, CMS’s practice is noted for its ‘excellent strength in-depth’ across the full spectrum of mandates relating to the design and construction of healthcare facilities, clinical trials, and research and development (R&D). Praised by clients for her ’great depth of knowledge’, Methven is an infrastructure expert who routinely advises on fire safety in hospitals and the improvement of healthcare facilities. Durie is particularly active in the acute sector, often assisting investors, healthcare providers, and contractors with upgrades to hospitals. Kayleigh Purves is a key figure within the team known for her expertise in infrastructure issues within the healthcare sector.
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‘Very approachable with huge depth of experience, and adopts a pragmatic approach to dealing with issues, getting to the right answer quickly. They have worked on all the delivery structures across the UK and helped clients understand the financial and commercial implications of the different procurement routes - allowing clients to make fully informed decisions and crucially maintaining the momentum of the timetable.’
‘Amanda Methven has a huge amount of experience in the sector with a great depth of knowledge. Her approach has always been to find solutions when problems emerge, and her instincts have always served clients very well. 100% dedicated to concluding projects on the best terms available for her clients, but also carefully managing the budget and the programme.’
‘The CMS team provides excellent strength in-depth across a wide range of specialisms and combines detailed sector specific knowledge and experience with flexibility and approachability to offer an outstanding service.’
‘All of the CMS staff I have worked with have been first-rate, showing superb customer focus and understanding of complex requirements.’
‘The team has expert knowledge and advice on all areas of law where their approach to understanding the situation and providing options to address the same has been fundamental to our success in recent challenges.’
‘The responsiveness, attention to detail and direct support give real confidence in our understanding of situations and resultant decision making.’
Key clients
- NHS National Services Scotland
- NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
- University of Glasgow
- University College of London
- Marie Curie
- The Common Services Agency for Scottish Health Service
- Health Management
Work highlights
Advising National Services Scotland on the Future of the SWAN procurement project.
Advising the University of Glasgow in relation to the redevelopment of a former shipbuilding industrial site in Govan, which will become a Health Innovation Hub.
Advising the University of St Andrews on the transformation of Eden Campus from a former paper mill into an innovation-led hub, securing key leases with science and tech pioneers like RASTECH and Scottish Brain Sciences.
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Practice head
Amanda Methven; Jenny Durie
Other key lawyers
Kayleigh Purves; Ailsa Ritchie; Shona Frame; Amy Norton