Environment
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 1
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Provided by CMS
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Chambers Review
CMS takes on a broad spectrum of environmental work, including energy project permitting matters and contaminated land cases. The firm has an impressive client base including key players in the chemical, waste management and energy sectors. The team offers notable experience in compliance and enforcement issues, and also assists with environmental impact assessments and corporate due diligence.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised the National Grid on issues of liability under environmental law.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at CMS is always happy to take calls and provide initial advice. It has fast response times."
"CMS keeps things moving. They won't let go, they drive the case rather than us driving them. Our back is covered, and they are on the case, and it is hugely reassuring."
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and supportive, especially when dealing with issues which become complex and technically challenging."
"The team at CMS is always happy to take calls and provide initial advice. It has fast response times."
"CMS keeps things moving. They won't let go, they drive the case rather than us driving them. Our back is covered, and they are on the case, and it is hugely reassuring."
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and supportive, especially when dealing with issues which become complex and technically challenging."
Notable Practitioners
Pamela Coulthard has a strong reputation in the market for her experience in complex issues concerning environmental regulation and liability. She is particularly knowledgeable in the energy and oil and gas sectors.
"Pamela Coulthard was very knowledgeable, took time to understand the issues, and collaborated well. The advice she supplied was well evidenced and concise."
"Pamela Coulthard is a very, very good environmental lawyer."
Joanna Waddell co-heads the environment department and specialises in regulatory and enforcement matters relating to waste, water, and chemicals. She also assists energy companies and local authorities with transactional due diligence and liability issues that fall under environmental law.
"Joanna Waddell provides excellent counsel on all parts."
"Joanna Waddell has been excellent to work with. She is very down to earth and puts everything in nice simple terms. The work has been delivered to an excellent standard."
"Joanna Waddell is an expert in her field."
Robin Hutchison leads the environment team at CMS and handles a broad range of environment work, which includes both contentious and non-contentious mandates relating to pollution and hazardous waste control, energy, and wildlife conservation.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Scotland