Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 3
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Law firm specialised in Mergers & Acquisitions - CMS in the UK
Chambers Review
CMS advises clients on a range of M&A work both in the local market and internationally. Its lawyers have a particular strength in corporate real estate, while also acting in the financial services and technology sectors. The firm works with clients on high-value acquisitions, sales and investments.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised JD Sports on the sale of its equity interest in Hairburst Holdings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team have demonstrated very clear expertise in specialist fields and are able to draw on experience from across the firm."
"The team have demonstrated very clear expertise in specialist fields and are able to draw on experience from across the firm."
Notable Practitioners
Howard Gill heads the firm's Manchester corporate department and assists with a wide range of corporate transactions, including M&A and joint ventures. He is regarded as an expert in the corporate real estate sector, particularly the hotel industry.
"Howard is very impressive. He is very accommodating when we need advice. He provides speedy responses and a commercial approach. He thinks about the best options for the company."
"Howard Gill is a very good lawyer and a very nice guy. He has a niche in real estate."
"Howard is able to draw on experience and coordinate and deliver for very large transactions. His knowledge and expertise is always impressive, as is his ability to work with others to get deals done."