Infrastructure & Projects

Our Infrastructure & Projects Team have advised on public private partnerships, construction and services, infrastructure investment.

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Legal Update United Kingdom

Ireland’s Circular Economy Strategy 2026–2028

19 Mar 2026 7 min read
Publication United Kingdom

Defence lending done right: navigating Europe’s rearmament wave

19 Mar 2026 2 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

Spring 2026 update on further Demand Connection Reform for Data Centres and other Large Energy Users

18 Mar 2026 12 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

European Commission unveils Industrial Accelerator Act Proposal – A turning point for EU Industrial Policy?

11 Mar 2026 8 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

Burdened by Uncertainty: From Ambiguity to Certainty – Replacing Sections 52 and 53 of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003

11 Mar 2026 7 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

European Commission adopts new SGEI decision on public service compensation: extension of scope for airports with up to 500.000 passengers per year

06 Mar 2026 5 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

European Commission consultation on the draft General Block Exemption Regulation on State aid with potential extension of operating aid to airports up to 500.000 passengers per year

06 Mar 2026 7 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

Raeshaw Farms Limited v Scottish Ministers: A Change of Wind Direction?

20 Feb 2026 5 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

Did telecom operators occupy as a tenant at will or periodic tenant following expiry of their lease?

17 Feb 2026 9 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

Repowering UK Onshore Wind: Navigating the Planning and Consenting Landscape

13 Feb 2026 12 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

Transposition Time Updates – Nordic Trio: Denmark, Finland, and Sweden Progress Towards New EU Product Liability Directive Implementation

12 Feb 2026 6 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

Benefit of agreement is sufficient to seek renewal rights under the Electronic Communications Code

05 Feb 2026 5 min read
News United Kingdom

CMS has advised Serena Industrial Partners on its entry into the Dutch market with the acquisition of a stake in the A1/A6 PPP motorway

04 Feb 2026 2 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

Scotland's first AI Growth Zone announced: a new era for data centre development in Scotland

03 Feb 2026 6 min read
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Key Legal Developments for Real Estate in England and Wales in 2026

21 Jan 2026 1 min read

8 specialist practice areas in Infrastructure & Projects

Aviation Infrastructure Funds Infrastructure M&A Ports PPP/PFI Operational Support Primary Markets Secondary Markets Shipping and Maritime

As a sponsor, lender or public sector organisation, you require legal advisers who can help you successfully handle complex infrastructure and project financing transactions.

Key contacts

London

Kristy Duane

Partner

Co-Head of the CMS Infrastructure & Projects Group

London

James Snape

Partner

Head of Projects

London

Paul Smith

Partner

Head of the CMS Energy, Projects and Construction Group

Whether you are involved in public works programmes or private sector financing in the areas of transport, health, education, waste, energy, defence, IT/telecoms, leisure, custodial and justice, ports, rail, roads or water, you will get the legal advice you need from us.

Our secondary market lawyers have helped shape the PPP projects sector, ensuring quick deal completions on terms that optimise your returns. If you are facing a potential dispute, we can also support you through dispute resolution procedures or litigation action.

We have delivered deals with a combined value of more than GBP 16bn in the UK alone, advising on public private partnerships, construction and services, infrastructure investment, development and corporate finance.

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Aviation Infrastructure Funds Infrastructure M&A Ports PPP/PFI Operational Support Primary Markets Secondary Markets Shipping and Maritime

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PARTNER

Kristy Duane

Co-Head of the CMS Infrastructure & Projects Group

UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON

CORPORATE

INFRASTRUCTURE & PROJECTS

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PARTNER

James Snape

Head of Projects

UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON

ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE

INFRASTRUCTURE & PROJECTS

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PARTNER

Paul Smith

Head of the CMS Energy, Projects and Construction Group

UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON

INFRASTRUCTURE & PROJECTS

PRIMARY MARKETS

+7 MORE

SENIOR PARTNER

Charles Currier

Chair of the Board for CMS UK and its international offices

UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON

CORPORATE

EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS

+4 MORE

PARTNER

Fraser Askham

UNITED KINGDOM, SHEFFIELD

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE

+2 MORE

Awards & Recognitions

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"CMS is a full-service law firm with understanding in both construction and property risk. The team is able to be commercial and take a holistic approach."

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"The partners at CMS have strong backgrounds and the ability to communicate technical legal issues in a simplistic manner. The team goes the extra mile to meet clients timelines."

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"The CMS team is first class. The bring everything together and provide strategic direction and invaluable support. The team is user-friendly and technically excellent."

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"The CMS team have good industry knowledge within waste and energy matters."

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"The partners at CMS bring a wealth of experience across several disciplines to provide an holistic approach to complex problem solving in major disputes."

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"The CMS team are experts in their respective fields. They break down complex matters and provide commercial support and solutions in a client-friendly manner."

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"CMS provides good coordination and support during long processes."

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"The partners at CMS have very strong sector knowledge and provide extensive practical advice to complement the legal analysis."

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"The firm offered great client service and commercial awareness."

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"The transaction involved a wide variety of very complex legal and structural considerations, which the CMS team handled very well."

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"The team has excellent experience in dealing with complex and sophisticated matters in a professional and timely manner and delivers to client's expectations."

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"The team offer direct legal advice when sought, which any new client would benefit from."

Legal 500, 2024
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"The CMS team is exceptional, with a thorough sector understanding. They take the time to improve their knowledge by visiting sites and appreciating the nuance of each individual project."

Legal 500, 2024
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"CMS always provide a very collaborative approach to commercial matters, ensuring areas of contention were resolved to our satisfaction."

Legal 500, 2022
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"Paul Smith is an excellent partner and communicator. His experience as a chartered surveyor gives him a depth of knowledge in the sector others could only dream of. His proactive and pragmatic approach mean projects constantly move forward, no matter which side of the table he is sat."

Legal 500, 2024
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"There is a sense of partnership when working on complex projects that is greatly appreciated, and deadlines are always met."

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"The practice is led by an intelligent and resourceful partner (Fraser Askham) but works together well as a team. It is clear that the strength of the team is that they enjoy working together, even under onerous deadlines."

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"CMS are always exceptionally professional and give that little extra when required."

Legal 500, 2024