CMS

Leveraging its global footprint and ‘deep bench’ of specialised lawyers, CMS demonstrates significant strength in advising on complex sponsorship and advertising rights arrangements, alongside data protection disputes. Glasgow-based practice head Neeraj Thomas is a specialist in contentious IP litigation, while Edinburgh-based Duncan Turner notably focuses on M&A within the media space, as well as exploitation of image rights cases. Also based in Glasgow, the ’pragmatic’ Kimberley Cross stands out for assisting clients with their digital media and branding strategy requirements.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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‘Very responsive with access to great depth of knowledge.’
‘Kimberley Cross provided excellent support in a number of matters. Very knowledgeable but pragmatic and realistic from a commercial perspective.’
‘The CMS Media and Entertainment practice has a deep bench of expertise, particularly in the tech sector. CMS's lawyers are commercially savvy and provide practical, risk-calibrated advice.’
‘I've been using CMS on behalf of my client for four years now. The really help pick through media-based contracts in a straightforward and simple manner. I can't fault them.’
‘My standout this year is Victoria Guild. She always has a smile on her face and explains everything in a logical manner. Victoria is personable and explains everything in layman's terms.'

Key clients

Scottish Event Campus (“SEC”)
ITV
Discovery Corporate Services (“TNT”)
National Museums Scotland
Warner Bros
Meta (Facebook Technologies Limited)
Disney
Gleneagles Hotel Ltd and its subsidiary, Gleneagles Townhouse Edinburgh Ltd
St James Quarter (GP) Limited
MoonBug Entertainment Ltd
ZOE Limited

Work highlights

Advise the Scottish Event Campus, Scotland’s home of live entertainment, on the full spectrum of matters in relation to the OVO Hydro arena (formerly called The SSE Hydro).
Instructed to act in relation to the enforcement of TNT Sports’ IP rights in Scotland where owners and operators of licensed premises in Scotland show TNT Sports without having the requisite commercial subscription agreement.
Advised National Museums Scotland on the agreements supporting the loan of artefacts and exhibits from its award-winning collection.