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

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

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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Kristy Duane
Co-Head of the CMS Infrastructure & Projects Group
UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON
CORPORATE
INFRASTRUCTURE & PROJECTS
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James Snape
Head of Projects
UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON
ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE
INFRASTRUCTURE & PROJECTS
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Paul Smith
Head of the CMS Energy, Projects and Construction Group
UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON
INFRASTRUCTURE & PROJECTS
PRIMARY MARKETS
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Charles Currier
Chair of the Board for CMS UK and its international offices
UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON
CORPORATE
EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS
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Fraser Askham
UNITED KINGDOM, SHEFFIELD
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE
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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."
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    "CMS always provide a very collaborative approach to commercial matters, ensuring areas of contention were resolved to our satisfaction."
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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."
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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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    "CMS are always exceptionally professional and give that little extra when required."
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