The team at CMS routinely acts for its varied client roster, which notably includes Manchester City Council, Mayfield Development Partnerships and Goldman Sachs, on the full gamut of matters. The ‘excellent' team, praised for providing a 'first-rateservice’, advises on a range of high-value projects, including large-scale developments, portfolio asset management, and significant acquisitions and disposals. The 'outstanding' Mark Haywood is an expert in mixed-use regeneration and investment. Key names within the team include Tanya Francis, who ’goes above and beyond’ for her clients and specialises in key development and regeneration projects, ‘trusted advisor’ Nathan Jansen and Stephanie Adjepong. Michael Buchanan joined the team in July 2023 from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP.
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Témoignages
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‘CMS are an excellent team which provides a first-rate service; they are attentive to the needs of the client, understand the intricacies of the deal, partnerships or critical relationships, and provide pointed and relevant advice.’
‘Nathan Jansen is an excellent and trusted advisor. He provides first-rate client service and is someone to turn to when you have a complex transaction.’
‘CMS always provide a strong and dedicated presence on projects. We have worked with this team on a substantial amount of transactions.'
- 'CMS really have proven the right choice in being our long term legal partner for our fundamental real estate matters. An incredibly diverse team with a particular focus on promoting female lawyers which is incredibly refreshing in our industry!’
‘Tanya Francis goes above and beyond and selects a good team to work on the various projects. Always available to discuss matters and ensures follow through.’
‘CMS are uniquely placed in the North West market to deliver vary large, complex, forward-funded annuity grade transactions. ’
‘Mark Haywood is an outstanding lawyer who leads his team with distinction. He is commercial, sensible and driven to find solutions to deliver transactions. His ability to coordinate a transaction from both an internal and external perspective has huge client value.'
‘Nathan Jansen and Stephanie Adjepong are noteworthy.’
Clients clés
- Sainsbury’s
- Mayfield Development Partnership
- Arrow Capital Partners
- Manchester Airport Group
- Genr8 Developments
- Far East Consortium
- Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
- Cerberus European Investments LLC
- Barings Real Estate Asset Management
- Tristan Capital
Points forts
- Advised McLaren Property on its successful appointment as developer of the transformation York Central redevelopment scheme, valued at around £2.5bn.
- Advised Pensions Insurance Corporation on the £268m forward funding of No. 2 Ruskin Square.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Responsable de la pratique
Mark Haywood
Autres avocats clés
Nathan Jansen; Tanya Francis; Stephanie Adjepong; Michael Buchanan; Tim Williams; Dave Lawson