Donald Cumming is a consultant in the Energy and Utilities team. Originally from a corporate background, he has been advising clients in the UK energy and infrastructure sector for over 25 years, with a particular focus on the electricity and water industries.

His work has included conventional power projects, renewable energy projects, sector restructurings, separation of regulated businesses, joint ventures, and regulatory licences and codes. He also has extensive experience in general corporate and commercial matters, including contract work and energy-related M&A transactions.

With more than 450 energy and climate change lawyers, including over 100 partners, the CMS Energy and Climate Change practice is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Led from its centres of excellence such as London and Aberdeen, the practice works across 75 offices globally. Building on 40 years of experience advising on power, oil & gas and renewables through to energy disputes, emerging areas and Energy Transition, CMS is uniquely placed to ensure clients receive advice best suited to their commercial needs and to our collective future.