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The evolution of the lending and debt markets since the start of the financial crisis has left participants facing regulatory change, greater competition in the supply of debt funding, financial distress and a flight to sector specialist advice. Our banking and finance practice can help you navigate these challenges, with expertise in the full spectrum of banking and finance law. Whether you are a lender, borrower, sponsor, insolvency practitioner or debt advisor, our priority is resolving your challenges and putting your world first.

Today’s banking and finance transactions require expertise across a wide range of sectors. CMS is a top 10 global law firm with a strong sector focus. Our driver is to provide clients with pragmatic advice delivered by a multi disciplinary team. With 65 offices globally, we provide sector expertise to support clients' finance requirements and are recognised for providing clear commercial advice and getting the deal done for our clients.

Our clients range from domestic and major global corporates, funds and other financial institutions and advisors across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Brazil, Mexico and Asia.

 
Karagh Gilliatt
Karagh Gilliatt
Partner
United Kingdom, Edinburgh
For 20 years Karagh has specialised in UK authorised funds, asset and transitions management, long-term insurance and the provision of general regulatory and compliance advice. Karagh regularly advises...
Chris Glennie
Chris Glennie
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Chris is a partner in the Financial Services Regulatory Practice at CMS London.  Chris has significant payments, fintech and financial regulation expertise.  He has a unique background and insight having...
Jason Harding
Jason Harding
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Jason Harding acts for a wide range of leading financial institutions and corporates in all areas of the debt capital markets, including Eurobonds, securitisations, high-yield bonds, project bonds, collateralised...
Munir Hassan
Munir Hassan
Partner
Head of the CMS Energy & Climate Change Group
United Kingdom, London
Munir Hassan is Head of the CMS Energy & Climate Change Group. The Group is a global market leader in specialist legal advice on energy matters, in particular in the power and renewables sectors. Munir’s...
Gordon Hay
Gordon Hay
Partner
Head of Banking & Finance, Scotland
United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Gordon is head of Banking & Finance in Scotland. The CMS Banking and Finance Team is the largest in Scotland and has been top ranked by both Chambers and Legal 500 for a number of years. Gordon has a...
Rebekah Hayes
Rebekah Hayes
Partner
Head of Production Finance
United Kingdom, London
Rebekah is a Partner in our Commercial team and is head of the Production Finance Practice. She has a breadth of experience in the film and television sector acting for both producers and financiers...
Fiona Henderson
Fiona Henderson
Partner
United Kingdom, Aberdeen
Fiona is a Partner in the Banking Team. She acts for a range of clients including fintechs, corporates, clearing banks, funds, and private equity sponsors in relation to cross border and domestic, syndicated...
Tom Hughes
Tom Hughes
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Since completing his training contract with CMS in 2011, Tom has been an integral member of the banking practice at CMS. In 2014 he undertook a business secondment within the Structured Finance team at...
Colin Hutton
Colin Hutton
Partner
United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Colin Hutton has over 25 years' experience in dispute avoidance and resolution. He is dual qualified and advises on both English and Scots law matters, including litigations, arbitrations and mediations...
Simon Johnston
Simon Johnston
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Simon Johnston is a partner in the CMS Finance Group. As well as regularly acting for borrowers and financial institutions on a variety of development, project and investment property and hotels finance...