Under the leadership of Carina Healy, who specialises in acting for academic institutions, investors, life sciences and tech companies in IP matters, CMS‘ practice handles the full range of IP work. Alan Nelson handles instructions at the intersection of IP and IT, and Duncan Turner supports clients with a wide array of non-contentious IP cases. Neeraj Thomas stands out for his expertise in IP disputes, and David Dennis advises on IP issues in the life sciences, health care, and energy sectors. The group is equally strong in handling matters for oil and gas clients and advising on sponsorship agreements. Kimberley Cross and Cara McGlynn are names to note.
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Testimonials
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‘Neeraj Thomas is one of the leading lights of IP litigation in Scotland.’
‘The team at CMS has been extremely supportive and understanding. The team has been very accommodating with their time when I've needed it.’
‘I have worked with the CMS team in recent months, and have found their support to be superb. The team have quickly aligned to some of the challenges and have helped greatly in overcoming them. A very specific observation I have made is the very friendly and personal nature of the engagements with the team. When dealing with matters that are not naturally comfortable for me this has made me feel at ease and confident in building my own thoughts on the matters in context.'
‘CMS has assisted us with patience, understanding, and a genuine desire to help us achieve the best possible outcomes. The team has been professional and diligent in their efforts and helped us to navigate complex circumstances with legal care.'
‘Neeraj Thomas has demonstrated his exceptional skill and experience in assisting us by breaking down complex legal matters into simple terms.'
‘Response times are fantastic. Work is detailed and diligent.'
‘I have worked with David Dennis on several licensing transactions. He is excellent, a very skilled negotiator, and is very easy to work with.’
Key clients
- Ooni
- Discovery Corporate Services
- Microsoft
- SPEX Group
- The University Court of the University of Glasgow
- The University of Sheffield
- University of Glasgow
- The Carbon Trust
- Consilient Health
- University College London
- UCL Business Ltd
- The University of Durham
- Caura
- National Grid
- Ian MacLeod Distillers Limited
- Pinewood Technologies plc
- Baillie Gifford
Work highlights
Assisting Discovery with copyright enforcement work in respect of its TNT Sports content.
Advising Ooni Pizza Ovens in relation to the enforcement and protection of IP.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Carina Healy
Other key lawyers
Neeraj Thomas; Alan Nelson; Duncan Turner; David Dennis; Kimberley Cross; Cara McGlynn