CMS fields specialists in high-risk sectors, generally focusing on high-profile, contentious work including trials and inquests. The group has proven experience handling the health and safety aspects of transactional work and is noted for its work advising on fire and building safety-related matters. The ‘knowledgeable and commercial’ Lukas Rootman spearheads the team based in Sheffield; he is a regulatory expert covering defence and advisory work and has extensive advocacy experience defending HSE prosecutions. Aimie Farmer advises a number of large corporations and has growing expertise in fire and building safety work.
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Testimonials
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‘The team provide efficient and quality advice in a fast-moving regulatory landscape, specifically regarding the Building Safety Act and fire safety. They are ahead of the curve.’
‘Aimie Farmer is extremely responsive, concise and has a great understanding of the changing safety landscape. She will always make herself available.’
‘The people in the team make the practice unique. All are very personable, and they can interact with people at all levels. The advice they give is pragmatic and commercial. They are with you every step of the way.’
‘Lukas Rootman is very knowledgeable, commercial and able to interact with everyone. Provides sound and solid legal advice. He will say it as it is!'
- 'Aimie Farmer gets involved right from the word go and suggests improvements and innovative ways to deal with various scenarios.'
Key clients
- Volta Data Centres Limited
- Ontic UK
- Aldar Properties PJSC
- AESSEAL
- Comer Property Management Limited
- Maxis GBN
Work highlights
Undertook health and safety due diligence for Aldar Properties PJSC on acquiring London Square Developments for an enterprise value in excess of £230m.
Acted for Comer Property Management in a health and safety prosecution following a near fatality of a child.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Lukas Rootman
Other key lawyers
Aimie Farmer