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Dispute Resolution

Our Dispute Resolution team combines unmatched strength with unrivalled results to help you navigate the full spectrum of legal challenges across disputes and litigation.

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The CMS Dispute Resolution team brings unmatched strength to every matter, combining deep sector expertise with integrated support and a world-class service. Our true 360° approach ensures unrivalled results - from long-term strategy and planning to rapid emergency response, injunctions, and expedited procedures. Whatever the challenge, we’re equipped to act decisively.

At CMS, we understand commercial priorities and legal risks.

Recognised as a Disputes ‘Giant’ in The Lawyer’s UK Litigation 50 Report (2025), we bring unmatched strength with 1,200+ global lawyers – 400+ based in the UK – and the largest European footprint of any law firm. 

Over the past five years, we have led more than 450 litigated claims in the UK, delivering unrivalled results that speak for themselves: Band 1 rankings by Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 across 23 contentious categories, and eight consecutive years in The Lawyer’s ‘Top 20 Cases’. As a Top 50 Global Litigation Firm, ranked by The Lawyer, we combine scale, expertise, and proven success to protect your business wherever disputes arise.

Our sector-led approach ensures deep experience across real estate, construction, energy, financial services, insurance, technology, media, and telecommunications. Our team will give you confidence that your challenges are met with tailored insight and strategic precision.

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    "All the lawyers I dealt with at CMS had a very commercial approach. They excelled at providing recommendations and suggesting practical solutions when things got tricky."
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    They are outstanding on client care, very thorough and commercially astute.
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    CMS at MIPIM 2026

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    18 Mar 2026

    Green claims in focus

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    19 Mar 2026

    CMS Nordic Health Summit

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    19 Mar 2026

    Delivering Offshore Wind at Scale

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    19 Mar 2026

    CMS Scotland Brand Forum

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    23 Mar 2026

    Skills for Future Facing Teams: Creating a team culture of coaching and feedback

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    23 Mar 2026

    CMS at PTMG Spring 2026

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    23 Mar 2026

    ESG: Breaking Down the Buzzword

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    08 Apr 2026

    CMS at Fordham IP & Policy Conference

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    21 Apr 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

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    21 Apr 2026

    Future of Renewables Spring Seminar

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    28 Apr 2026

    Strategic expansion to India: A new chapter for UK higher education

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    28 Apr 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

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    28 Apr 2026

    Future of Renewables Spring Seminars

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