Professional Negligence
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 2
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Provided by CMS
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Chambers Review
CMS is notable for the breadth of its practice, with work involving claims against construction and media professionals as well as insurance brokers and accountants. The firm is well known for its longstanding core client base of major insurers and its ability to advise on coverage issues. The team has growing involvement in technology and cyber matters and is experienced in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution procedures, including mediation.
Work Highlights
- CMS defended a Scottish law firm, Ledingham Chalmers, against a £300 million conspiracy to defraud claim. The claims were brought by Robert Kidd, arising from the sale of his shareholdings in ITS Tubular Services.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS had a brilliant grasp of the many interwoven complexities of the dispute. They were fantastic at juggling engagement with the various players."
"CMS understand their subject matter to a high degree and provide a platform for strong discussions."
"CMS had a brilliant grasp of the many interwoven complexities of the dispute. They were fantastic at juggling engagement with the various players."
"CMS understand their subject matter to a high degree and provide a platform for strong discussions."
Notable Practitioners
Harriet Munro handles a variety of construction-related professional negligence matters, including acting for engineers and their professional indemnity insurers.
"Harriet is excellent to work with. She provides confidence to her clients."
"Harriet is confident and articulate, with a real grasp on the legal issues and great strategic advice."
"Harriet is very good."
Graeme MacLeod is the co-head of the CMS professional negligence department. MacLeod advises a range of clients, including insurers and other professional firms, as well as banks and public bodies. He is particularly adept at representing lawyers and law firms against the professional indemnity claims made against them.
"Graeme is experienced."