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

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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.

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
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Kristy Duane
Co-Head of the CMS Infrastructure & Projects Group
UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON
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INFRASTRUCTURE & PROJECTS
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James Snape
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James Snape
Head of Projects
UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON
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Paul Smith
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Paul Smith
Head of the CMS Energy, Projects and Construction Group
UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON
INFRASTRUCTURE & PROJECTS
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Charles Currier
SENIOR PARTNER
Charles Currier
Chair of the Board for CMS UK and its international offices
UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON
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EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS
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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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Legal Update United Kingdom

The Fingleton Review: what the nuclear overhaul means for planning, environmental assessments and infrastructure reform more widely

30 Mar 2026 5 min read
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Update on the Scottish Building Safety Levy: What Developers need to know now

30 Mar 2026 8 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

Late payment reform: What UK construction developers and contractors need to know

30 Mar 2026 6 min read
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