Leveraging its international footprint, CMS houses a team of lawyers capable of handling a wide range of clients, spanning the energy, student accommodation, and hospitality sectors. Tenancy, insolvency, and development defect disputes all form part of the portfolio of work keeping the group busy in recent times. Practice chief Marc Armstrong is an established port of call for disputes arising out of the energy sector. Colin Hutton is a recognised authority among financial institutions and large corporates, while Fiona Tosh has amassed considerable experience at all levels of the Scottish court system. Rory Anderson acts for a roster of retailers and institutional investors.
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Testimonials
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- CMS staff are very approachable and willing to help with your requirements.
- Marc Armstrong and Neil Brannigan's understanding of our situation was excellent.
- Capable team.
- CMS Scotland’s property litigation team combines deep expertise in Scots property law with the reach and resources of a leading international firm. I value the team’s commercial and strategic approach, with a strong focus on early risk assessment, cost control, and achieving pragmatic outcomes, including through ADR where appropriate.
Key clients
- Hargreaves Land Limited
- Sopra Steria
- Edinburgh St James Limited
- SSE Plc
- Inspiring Scotland
- Network Rail
- Scottish Enterprise
- Highlands and Islands Enterprise
- Sapphire 15 Sarl and Sapphire 16 Sarl
- Aberdeen Group
Work highlights
Provided strategic vacant possession advice to the administrators of Sapphire 15 S.À R.L. and Sapphire 16 S.À R.L., the owner of Scotland’s largest undercover shopping centre.
Reappointed to advise Network Rail on complex litigation and property disputes.
Defended Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc from a multimillion pound infrastructure damage claim.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rory Anderson
Fiona Tosh
Practice head
Marc Armstrong
Other key lawyers
Colin Hutton; Fiona Tosh; Rory Thomson; Rory Anderson