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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 in the centre of the City of London with a 250 year heritage, and with offices in Aberdeen, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Reading and Sheffield, CMS UK works across international borders and all industry sectors and commercial areas of law.

With more than 70 offices in more than 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, CMS globally has the depth of resource to ensure end-to-end delivery on both international and national projects.

Part of our commitment to provide solutions tailored to our clients’ needs is our industry sector focus. Our priority sectors are financial services, technology, media and communications, energy and lifesciences. We are also a full service law firm working across banking and finance, commercial, competition & EU, consumer products, corporate, dispute resolution, employment & pensions, hotels & leisure, infrastructure & project finance, insurance & funds, intellectual property, private equity, real estate & construction and tax.

Business-focused advice is central to the services we offer, so we are proud to partner with the top management business school in Switzerland, IMD.

Our London headquarters at Cannon Place is designed around our clients and using the latest technology innovations, they epitomise a modern law firm. When you visit CMS in London, you are welcome to use our Tech Hub to work and catch up on the latest news, and to use our state-of-the-art meeting spaces.

If you do business in the UK, please reach out via our online contact form or give us a call.

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13/06/2024
CMS Real Estate webinar: Repurposing the High Street for Life Sciences...
Candice Blackwood and Henrietta Oliver will share the key findings of our recent thought leadership piece about the transformation of the UK High Street, and the opportunities for life sciences and healthcare (including medical diagnostics) to fill the voids left by retailers.
12/06/2024
IP Updates in the Food & Drink Sector
Join our expert speakers for a webinar on IP developments in the Food & Drink sector with a particular focus on recent cases, north and south of the border.  The webinar will provide an overview of the...
Spotlight Scotland - Event programme
Our spotlight series brings you a dedicated programme of events, both digital and in-person, around the issues and topics that matter to you. Join us to keep up to date with the latest developments in your area. You can find out more about our events and register below. You can also view our previous webinars on demand.
20/05/2024
Skills For Future Facing Teams: How to have coaching conversations
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 levels.  This session is an introduction to - or perhaps a refresher on - the basics of coaching.  We'll look at:what coaching is - and what it's notthe roles of coach and coacheethe mindset for an effective coachthe skillset for an effective coacha reminder of tthe "GROW" coaching frameworkAs always, we'll provide practical tips, recommend further resources and answer your questions. 
30/04/2024
Class Action Risk in the Food and Drink Sector
Class action claims are a reality and are only growing in number. The risks to food producers and suppliers come in many forms, whether it be employees, consumers or even shareholders. In this session...
29/04/2024
Skills For Future Facing Teams: Contract negotiation - Top 10 Tips and...
In this session we will share our Top Ten Tips & Tactics to use when negotiating. We will use a relatable but fairly  "all-purpose" scenario to illustrate how to apply the techniques and approaches when negotiating a commercial contract.  You will learn:how to adopt an assertive and collaborative approach to support you  to achieve the best outcomehow to prepare effectively ahead of a negotiation conversationThe facilitators will bring the topic to life using forum theatre - and you the participants will have the opportunity to critique and  improve their performance from the comfort of your desk!In this session we will focus on how to apply negotiation techniques - we won't be covering substantive legal points or tips on specific types of contracts.
18/04/2024
In View: Life Sciences & Healthcare - What's new in AI Regulation and Data...
 We are delighted to invite you to the CMS In View: Life Sciences & Healthcare - What’s New in AI Regulation and Data Protection? event taking place on Thursday 18 April at our London Cannon Place offices. The seminar will focus on key AI and data protection topics relevant to life sciences and healthcare where you will hear from industry and regulatory experts and CMS specialists. If you would like to attend this event, please register via the button below.
28/03/2024
CMS Skills For Future Facing Teams: Articulating value and effective reporting...
This is the third and final session in our Legal Project Leadership seriesAre you perceived as a business blocker or a business enabler? A business partner or a reactive adviser? It can be challenging for in-house legal teams to get their true value across to the business. This session aims to help you overcome some of these challenges and misconceptions by improving the way you communicate with stakeholders about the projects you are leading.   In particular we will explore how to:bridge the gap between legal and the businessdefine and communicate the value of projectsreport on and communicate progress in a way that engages stakeholders - leading to improved relationships and better results!
21/03/2024
Construction Focus 2024
The CMS Scotland Construction team invites you to Construction Focus 2024, our annual construction law review taking place in our Glasgow office. During this in-person session, we will review the latest construction law developments, consider the key issues, and provide practical insight on market trends. This will in­clude:Prac­tic­al implications of the continued rise in ESG Re­quire­ments­Man­age­ment of Fluctuation Provisions and Inflation in Con­tractsLe­gis­lat­ive Changes Affecting Con­struc­tion­Please join us for networking drinks following the session, even if you are unable to make it to the seminar. Please register using the button below so that we can ensure there's enough space and refreshments for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you!  
21/03/2024
Risk Essentials: What's next in digital assets disputes?
 Digital assets disputes have opened with a bang in 2024. The hotly-an­ti­cip­ated Crypto Open Patent Alliance v Craig White "identity issue" trial has packed a super court and an overspill court at the Rolls Building, with another 400+ people following it online. In this session, Vanessa Whitman and Rachel Harrison from our FS & Crypto Disputes team look at how the courts are dealing with the unique legal challenges presented by digital assets. They will look back at the key decisions of 2023 before forecasting what else will be on the agenda in 2024 and beyond. To register for the event, please click the button below.
19/03/2024
CMS Advertising & Marketing Conference
We would like to welcome you to our 2024 CMS Advertising & Marketing Conference on Tuesday 19 March, providing updates on legal and regulatory issues affecting the sector. We’re delighted to be joined...
15/03/2024
CMS advises on UK BESS financing
International law firm CMS has advised Harmony Energy Income Trust plc (HEIT), which invests in battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Great Britain, in relation to the refinancing of its existing debt...