David Dennis > CMS > Glasgow, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

CMS is praised for its ‘international capabilities and ‘broad range of expertise’ which encompasses commercial, regulatory, patent litigation and corporate work. Patent expert Robert Stephen leads the practice alongside Sarah Hanson and investment and development transactions specialist Candice Blackwood. Hanson excels in commercial, IP and outsourcing transactions. Shuna Mason is frequently sought out by medical device manufacturers for assistance with product liability mandates, while Brian Sher is a key contact for competition matters in the healthcare space. Glasgow-based Carina Healy ‘s commercial and IP expertise has made her a key contact for academic and research institutions on their research, licensing and commercial needs, and Healy’s Glasgow colleague David Dennis excels in clinical trial and collaboration agreements. Fionnuala Rice further augments the group’s patent litigation strength.

Fielding a strong patent disputes offering, combined with trade mark infringement expertise, the CMS practice follows a ‘super pragmatic’ approach when representing its clients from across the energy, life science, and media industries. The team has experience of enforcing IP rights on M&A transactions and joint ventures, as well as managing patent portfolios for multinationals. Glasgow-based head Carina Healy specialises in licensing and commercialisation of IP, notably in the biotech and medtech sectors. Neeraj Thomas is a renowned IP litigator, Alan Nelson primarily focuses on commercial contracts and outsourcing deals, and Duncan Turner is a non-contentious IP expert. David Dennis primarily focuses on the healthcare space. Kimberley Cross  is also recommended.