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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
PARTNER
Kristy Duane
Co-Head of the CMS Infrastructure & Projects Group
UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON
CORPORATE
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
PRIMARY MARKETS
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Charles Currier
SENIOR PARTNER
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
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Legal Update United Kingdom

UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: implications for the UK electricity sector

12 May 2026 21 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

Draft new European Commission Guidelines on State aid in the aviation sector: stricter constraints and limited access to aid for regional airports

12 May 2026 10 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

European Commission's call for evidence on a new European Aviation and Aerospace Strategy

07 May 2026 3 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

Modernising industrial emissions environmental permitting in England: next steps

06 May 2026 8 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) update published

23 Apr 2026 6 min read
News United Kingdom

CMS advises Infracapital on majority stake acquisition of Farra Marine

23 Apr 2026 3 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

Smart Data 2035: The UK government publishes its Smart Data Strategy

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Legal Update United Kingdom

The future of electricity interconnection in Great Britain: key legal and regulatory developments

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