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Law firm CMS has appointed Fenella Mason as a partner in the firm’s infrastructure, construction and energy (ICE) disputes practice in Edinburgh. Fenella, who joins from Burness Paull where she led the firm’s construction and projects team for 13 years, has more than 30 years of exp

Employment law specialist Catriona Aldridge suggests how employers in Scotland’s construction industry could best tackle the issue of ethnicity pay gap reporting. The UK Government’s publication of voluntary guidance for employers on ethnicity pay reporting is a welcome step forward. App

Façade, window and door designer, manufacturer and installer CMS Group has appointed Andrew Charters as group finance director. Mr Charters joins Maven Capital Partners-backed CMS from the Scottish Football Association (SFA) where he has held the post of director of finance and IT for the las

A new survey by CMS has found that Scottish commercial property requirements will likely see a significant change following the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey, based on responses from over 200 middle, senior, and C-suite executives, show that 24% of commercial property occupants in Scotland expect to

A new survey of senior and legal management within the global construction industry has showed unanimous agreement that risk management on projects can be further improved. Of those interviewed, 38% felt that ‘time’ was the single most important factor in triggering conflict while 38% id

CMS partner and construction specialist Christine Worthington outlines how construction employers can make their workplaces safe for employees once restrictions are lifted. Scotland’s construction sector, significantly impacted by coronavirus lockdown measures, is now beginning to see the firs

United Capital has again expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Saltire Facilities Management, a company with over 320 direct employees and an annual turnover of circa. £30 million, for an undisclosed sum. Glasgow-headquartered Saltire Facilities Management was founded in 2000 as a pub

Construction sector specialist lawyer Shona Frame discusses some of the pressures the industry has come under since the COVID-19 outbreak, the potential contractual issues arising from this and provides some advice on how companies can take practical steps to protect their position. Last month the c

Emergency legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been welcomed by the Scottish Property Federation (SPF). Having gained unanimous support from MSPs yesterday, the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill supports and complements the Coronavirus Act 2020, passed by the UK&nb

CMS senior associate Christopher Dickson discusses the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on construction contracts. While the worst effects of the coronavirus outbreak have so far largely been felt in China, the escalating number of confirmed cases reported in Italy over the past few days has cont

As the world’s largest oil and gas companies face mounting pressure to address the climate emergency, new research from CMS reveals that a significant majority of the sample – equivalent to half of worldwide production – is adapting their strategy to invest in a more diverse energy

On the one-year anniversary of the administration of Carillion's dramatic collapse, new research has revealed the realities of working inside the UK contractor market. The study by international law firm CMS, in conjunction with business research group Explain the Market, canvasses views from execut

Shona McCusker Shona McCusker on the English Technology and Construction Court’s decision in a construction case dealing with the difficulties in challenging enforcement of an adjudicator’s decision.