Laura West

Ms West is dual-qualified in Scots and English law and is a Law Society-accredited specialist in construction law. She teaches construction law to postgraduate students at the University of Edinburgh and is a past global chair of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrator’s Young Members’ Group.

Adrian Bell, CMS partner and co-head of the ICE Disputes Practice, said: “Laura is a key member of our practice, renowned for her deep expertise across the infrastructure, construction and energy sectors.

“She has established an exceptional reputation, and this promotion is a testament to her outstanding contributions and dedication. Laura’s promotion comes at an exciting time of growth for the practice, and her leadership will further strengthen our ability to deliver strategic advice to our clients in Scotland and beyond.”

Allan Wernham, managing director of CMS Scotland, said: “I wish to congratulate Laura on this well-deserved promotion. Our ICE Disputes practice is thriving, and Laura’s promotion adds senior depth to our team in Scotland, positioning us perfectly to continue our growth and enhance our capabilities.”

Ms West added: “I am excited to step into my new role as partner and contribute to the practice’s growth ambition, as well as use my expertise to continue to deliver innovative advice to clients.”