A team with ‘a wide-range of experience across the oil and gas sector’, CMS is a key advisor on a number of transactions that span acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, contracting matters, and disputes, counting some of the foremost majors and regional energy companies as part of its client roster. Team head John Geddes is praised as ‘a leading expert in the energy field’ and is at the forefront of the group’s upstream transactions, overseeing M&A, procurement, and project development. Graham Conlon provides strong capabilities in acquisitions and disposals. Blair Jones supports on project and supply chain matters. Alexandra Scott is key to the firm’s dispute resolution offering.
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Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

John Geddes
John Geddes
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Blair Jones
Blair Jones
Practice head

John Geddes

Other key lawyers

Blair Jones; Alexandra Scott