Clients praise CMS‘ as ’the best in the renewable energy planning sector’; the firm acts on key projects in this space, such as the HyNet North West Hydrogen Pipeline and a solar and infrastructure application for Lightsource BP. The team is adept at development consent orders, strategic planning issues, and section 106 agreements in both contentious and non-contentious contexts. Rebecca Roffe leads the team and is well versed in securing consent on major development projects across the real estate, energy and infrastructure spaces, and is supported by David Hardy, who has experience in planning related litigation and works primarily in the renewable energy sector. Christopher Bowes regularly advises on compulsory purchase orders.
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Testimonials
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‘Broad planning capability with industry leading lawyers. Easy to deal with, well prepared, knowledgeable. Embedded in the Sheffield and Yorkshire property scene.’
‘Rebecca Roffe - strong commitment to diversity and client care. David Hardy - Country's leading expert in solar and renewables.’
‘The team work effectively and efficiently.’
‘Rebecca Roffe applies a thoughtful and constructive approach to her work. She is a very effective team player who gets things done.’
‘We consider that the CMS team are the best in the renewable energy planning sector. The knowledge, experience and dedication within the team are second to none.’
- ‘David Hardy is an exceptional talent.’
Key clients
- Econergy International Limited
- Infinis Energy Services Limited
- Statera Energy Limited
- Statkraft
- ADAS
- United Green
- REPD
- Falkingham
- Clear Channel
- SSE
Work highlights
Advised Moorfields Eye Hospital on Project Oriel, a new purpose built 40,000 sqm hospital and research centre, situated in Kings Cross London, that will house the new Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL’s Institute of Ophthalmology.
Advising Lightsource BP regarding major solar and infrastructure application at Sheraton Hall Farm on the border between Durham and Hartlepool.
Advising Serco in relation to its portfolio of asylum seeker accommodation sites.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Rebecca Roffe
Other key lawyers
David Hardy; Chris Bowes