Often engaged in energy disputes, CMS’ broad caseload spans airport, railway, and road projects. The practice is jointly led by Greg Sibbald, Damian Watkin, and Adrian Bell. Sibbald is noted for his experience on gas pipeline and petrochemical plant projects, while Watkin is well regarded in the natural resources sector. Adrian Bell brings strong knowledge of infrastructure projects. Other key team members include Philip Norman, Courtney Rothery, and Jon Bridgewater.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They consistently combine rigorous black-letter legal analysis with a pragmatic understanding of how employers, funders, regulators, master developers, and utilities operate. They structure and negotiate front-end contracts across FIDIC, EPC, and design-and-build forms, and remain closely involved through delivery to ensure programmes stay on track.'
  • ‘Greg Sibbald and Jon Bridgewater are attentive, devoted, and punctual, providing insightful and valuable legal advice.’
  • ‘Adrian Bell is an absolute star. He is very impressive, astute, smart, and is completely committed to his clients. He has a real knack for getting results and is one of the leading lights in this area.’
  • ‘Greg Sibbald’s construction work exemplifies the firm’s approach. He combines precise contractual analysis with practical, site-aware judgement, translating planners’ and experts’ inputs into clear positions on delay, disruption, and variations. His calm management of counterparties, responsiveness, and ability to structure nuanced risk allocations have directly reduced execution risk for clients.’
  • ‘They are technically very thorough in their legal assessments, which are always combined with strong commercial understanding.’
  • ‘They are highly experienced in dealing with substantial construction disputes across the region. They have great strength in depth and provide clear, effective advice that reflects their clients’ commercial requirements and objectives.’

Key clients

  • Larsen & Toubro
  • AECOM Middle East LLC
  • Acciona Construccion S.A
  • Gulermak Agir Sanayi Insaat Ve Taahhut A.Ş
  • Tecnicas Reunidas
  • Kellogg, Brown & Root
  • Amazon
  • AtkinsRéalis
  • Altrad Group
  • China Harbour Engineering Corp
  • China Oilfield Services Limited
  • ACWA Power

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Greg Sibbald
Greg Sibbald
Practice head

Greg Sibbald; Damian Watkin; Adrian Bell

Other key lawyers

Philip Norman; Courtney Rothery; Jon Bridgewater