People

Penelope Warne
Penelope Warne
The Senior Partner
Chairman of the UK LLP Board and Head of Energy
United Kingdom, London
Penelope Warne is The Senior Partner and Chairman of the UK Board. She is also Head of Energy. Penelope, an energy law specialist, joined the firm in 1993 to set up the Aberdeen office and has a strong...
Stephen Millar
Stephen Millar
Managing Partner
United Kingdom, London
Stephen Millar is the Managing Partner for CMS based in the UK and is responsible for the management of the firm across the UK, CEE, the Middle East and Asia. He is also a member of the CMS board. Stephen...
Nick Beckett
Nick Beckett
Managing Partner
Managing Partner, Beijing and Hong Kong Offices, Head of Asia-Pacific IP and Life Sciences & Healthcare
Hong Kong
China, Beijing
United Kingdom, London
Nick Beckett is the Managing Partner of the Beijing and Hong Kong Offices and the Head of Asia-Pacific IP and Life Sciences & Healthcare. Nick manages a team of dedicated sector specialists covering Life...

Expertise

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At CMS, we always strive to put our clients at the centre of what we do. We advise clients on matters that range from global multi-billion dollar deals to ground-breaking commercial agreements. Headquartered...
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CEE German Desk
The CMS CEE German Desk gives you access to German speaking lawyers who approach issues in a manner you are familiar with. Led by German qualified lawyer and partner Martin Wodraschke, the team across...
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India desk – United Kingdom
Building on CMS’ 20 years’ experience of advising on India-related deals and disputes, we continue to invest in the growth of our capabilities and business relationships with leading Indian companies...
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Locations

Liverpool
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
Suite 8A1 The Plaza
100 Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9QJ
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CMS in Liverpool provides world-class real estate legal advice to a wide range of major UK-based and international investors, across the full range of real estate asset classes. We have had an office...
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Reading
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
The Blade
2nd Floor - The Blade Abbey Square
Reading
RG1 3BE
United Kingdom
CMS’s office in Reading, just outside London, advises clients in the TMT and Life Sciences & Healthcare sectors. Reading is home to some of the world’s leading TMT and Life Sciences & Healthcare organisations...
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Manchester
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
1 The Avenue
Manchester
M3 3AP
United Kingdom
CMS in Manchester is focused on banking & finance, construction, corporate finance, disputes, energy, infrastructure, M&A, pensions and real estate. We have had an office in Manchester since 2014. With...
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Innovation

CMS Managed Legal Services
Clients tell us that they need their legal teams to focus on providing strategic insight and advice as their businesses face unprecedented change and new challenges. At the same time, we know that legal...
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Know-how Protection
Here is why know-how protection is becoming increasingly important: Click here to go right to the Online Stress Test There are new risks around know-how protection As the business world becomes ever more...
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innovation page
CMS Evidence
mediumCMS Evidence is the leading in-house evidence collection, review and disclosure technology, assisting you in the early stages of litigation, investigations, arbitration and tribunals. Why is CMS...
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Careers

Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion As an international organisation with clients and our own people working in a multitude of countries and cultures, we believe that diversity is of fundamental importance.  For us...
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Your Application
Our application process varies from role to role, but here’s a broad overview of what you can expect if you apply to join us as an experienced lawyer or business services professional. If you’d like...
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Business Services Professionals
At CMS, we work across some of the UK’s most important sectors, from Energy & Climate Change to Employment & Pensions; from Life Sciences & Healthcare to Technology, Media & Telecommunications. So although...
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About CMS

Responsible Business
The scale and scope of the global challenges our society faces today, and in the future, are enormous – from the climate crisis to inequality. Guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and our...
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Who we are
With more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, CMS offers deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are focused on building strong relationships with...
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News

CMS Partner elected President of CITMA
16/04/2024 International law firm CMS is pleased to announce that CMS Partner Kelly Saliger has been elected as President of The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA), the UK professional membership...
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CMS promotes 54 to global partnership
15/04/2024 International law firm CMS is pleased to announce the promotion of 54 new partners. The new partners are based in 24 cities in 17 countries around the world, reflecting the firm's international strength...
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CMS advises FrontM on strategic funding round
05/04/2024 International law firm CMS has advised FrontM on its strategic funding round led by Motion Ventures, with the participation of MOL PLUS and Wilhelmsen. FrontM is a UK headquartered, collaboration software...
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Publications

Digital asset insolvency issues not insoluble for English law
Digital assets may be new, but existing English insolvency laws and principles can deal with them. So finds the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT) in its ‘Legal Statement on Digital Assets and English...
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Restructuring & Insolvency
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When does the right to request a collateral warranty become time-barred?
A recent decision of the Court of Session appears to be the first case in England or Scotland to consider when a right to request the delivery of a collateral warranty becomes time-barred. The Court found...
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Real Estate
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Transparency: ECCTA 2023 and Register of Overseas Entities update
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), which is aimed at tackling economic crime and preventing abuse of corporate structures in the UK, will not only fundamentally reform the...
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Funds
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Insight

Rebound and Remodel
Welcome to our Rebound & Remodel CMS Insights section. The unprecedented circumstances brought about by Covid-19 mean that we all face a somewhat unpredictable future. However, there are a number of tools...
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Insight
Deal Deliberations
Committing your business to a deal is one of the biggest decisions any business owner, executive or board can make. But once that strategic choice is made, the success of the deal depends on a multitude...
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equIP Scotland
CMS Scotland equIP - helping start-ups scale Scotland is well known for its innovation and entrepreneurship so it is no surprise that we have such a vibrant start-up market. Starting and building, a successful...
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Events

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May
CMS Media Update Morning 2024
01/05/2024 London
 Our popular Media Update Morning returns and we are excited to welcome you in person to discuss a range of topical areas including:The latest changes to the Media Bill and FAST channel regulation -...
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TMT - Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Participating Events
25
Apr
Energy from Waste: The Invisible Man Anticipating and mitigating against disputes
25/04/2024 London
We are delighted to invite you to the second of four conferences we are holding on the lifecycle of an Energy from Waste Project taking place on Thursday 25 April 2024. Over the four sessions, CMS and...
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Energy & Climate Change
Participating Events
20
May
Skills For Future Facing Teams: How to have coaching conversations
20/05/2024
CMS Skills For Future Facing Teams is our programme of leadership and business skills sessions  for in-house legal teams.  Coaching is an essential skill for leaders, regardless of seniority or experience...
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Webinar