Global law firm CMS has appointed a new managing director for its Scottish offices.
Allan Wernham has taken over lead responsibility for the firm’s three Scottish offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen with an overall team of more than 350 staff and partners.
A partner and real estate specialist at the firm’s Glasgow office, Mr Wernham was the former managing partner of Dundas & Wilson before its merger with CMS in 2014.
Mr Wernham has more than 20 years’ experience specialising in retail development and investment, with a focus on major regeneration projects.
He is dually qualified to practice in Scotland and England and Wales.
Mr Wernham takes on the new role from Caryn Penley, who has now been appointed to a global position as CMS UK’s joint managing director of Asia and Middle East.
Mr Wernham said: “I’m delighted to be taking on the leadership of the firm’s growth in Scotland.
“We have a talented team of people across our offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow who, as well as working on quality UK and international CMS mandates, are active in their local markets.
“Our position in the Scottish market is unique. As well as our local depth we can bring to our clients in Scotland the sector expertise and international capabilities of CMS. Our Scottish leadership team share my enthusiasm for the opportunities to further grow the business in Scotland.”
CMS has 72 offices in 41 countries across the world, with revenues totalling £999 million in 2016. The firm provides advice on areas including banking, energy and tax.
