Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Commercial
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Provided by CMS
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Chambers Review
CMS handles a broad array of administrative and public law disputes. It has a particular emphasis on commercial and European law, and typically represents corporations challenging regulatory decisions in UK and European courts. The team has particular strengths in the media and life sciences sectors, among others. The firm's lawyers have an established presence in gambling regulatory work and are also noted for their procurement expertise.
Work Highlights
- CMS successfully acted for Octopus Energy in three judicial reviews brought against the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy by British Gas, Scottish Power and E.ON. The challenges related to Octopus Energy's acquisition of Bulb.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers provide well-considered advice, balancing political and media considerations carefully."
"Their service levels and responsiveness always exceed expectations."
"The lawyers provide well-considered advice, balancing political and media considerations carefully."
"Their service levels and responsiveness always exceed expectations."
Notable Practitioners
Dan Tench leads the administrative and public law offering at CMS. He has considerable experience in advising on regulatory challenges and judicial reviews.
"Dan Tench is strong on public law in the context of media."
"Dan Tench has a good balance of all the required skills. He is pragmatic and well-reasoned."