CMS makes senior Banking & Finance hire

International law firm CMS has appointed Michael Urquhart to an of counsel role – a level one below partner – in its Banking & Finance team in Edinburgh.

With over 14 years of transactional experience, Mr Urquhart specialises in advising a wide range of funders and borrowers in relation to infrastructure and energy project financings, asset based lending and real estate financings. He has in-depth experience of project financing in the transport, education, healthcare and energy sectors.

Prior to joining CMS, Michael was a legal director at DLA Piper and spent time on secondment at Barclays.

Gordon Hay, head of Finance at CMS Scotland, commented: “Michael brings with him a proven track record in the field of project finance and his experience strengthens our ability to continue delivering high-quality and cutting-edge advice to clients across the UK and internationally.”