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Law firm specialised in Healthcare - CMS in the UK

Chambers Review

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Healthcare: Private Sector - UK-wide

2

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

CMS houses a highly regarded healthcare and social care regulatory practice. The firm is noted for advising on the financing and procurement of projects for the acquisition and development of healthcare facilities. The firm's key areas of focus include primary care, senior living and healthtech. The team is adept at assisting private equity firms and banks with corporate financing transactions in the industry.

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Work Highlights

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CMS advised Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology on the £600 million acquisition and development of an eyecare education and research centre at King's Cross.

Strengths

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CMS bring greater insight on the strategic cases. I like their honesty and that they invest in relationships.

Healthcare: Private Sector respondent
UK

CMS have a really deep understanding of the regulatory and commercial factors and can navigate complex situations. They also create a collaborative approach.

Healthcare: Private Sector respondent
UK

The team have a highly intelligent and pragmatic approach to problem solving. I am very impressed at their ability to handle all of the intricacies of what we require.

Healthcare: Private Sector respondent
UK

They fully understand our requirements and are always available.

Healthcare: Private Sector respondent
UK

CMS bring greater insight on the strategic cases. I like their honesty and that they invest in relationships.

Healthcare: Private Sector respondent
UK

CMS have a really deep understanding of the regulatory and commercial factors and can navigate complex situations. They also create a collaborative approach.

Healthcare: Private Sector respondent
UK

The team have a highly intelligent and pragmatic approach to problem solving. I am very impressed at their ability to handle all of the intricacies of what we require.

Healthcare: Private Sector respondent
UK

They fully understand our requirements and are always available.

Healthcare: Private Sector respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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3

Candice Blackwood

3

Band 3

Candice Blackwood is co-chair of the firm's life sciences and healthcare practice. She has a notable practice advising on large-scale investment and development transactions within the sector.

Candice continues to deliver on our interests.

A very good operator. Candice is a robust, focused professional.

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Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial

3

Candice Blackwood

3

Band 3

Members

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Candice Blackwood

CMS has rankings in the following guides

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Healthcare

UK 2025

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