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CMS expands Scottish energy offering with new partner hire

18/04/2019

International law firm CMS is pleased to announce the appointment of energy and renewables specialist Chris McGarvey, who joins the firm on 1 May. Chris arrives from Pinsent Masons and will be based in the firm's Glasgow office.

Chris has built a strong practice in complex projects, with a clear focus on innovative technologies. Chris has advised on a large number of deals involving electricity generation and transmission, wastewater and waste to energy projects and regulatory compliance work for electricity, gas and water utilities across the UK, Western Europe and sub-Saharan African jurisdictions.

Allan Wernham, CMS Managing Director in Scotland comments: “We’re delighted Chris is joining us, further underlining CMS as the go-to law firm in Scotland for the Energy sector. Chris’ appointment follows on swiftly from that of Laura McIntosh who recently joined CMS as a partner in our Corporate team, from Dickson Minto.”

Commenting on his appointment, Chris adds: “CMS enjoys an excellent reputation in the Energy and Power sector, benefitting from a European network which is of significant scale and long-established. I look forward to joining the firm, and harnessing my skills and experience to grow the practice both domestically and internationally.”