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Neeraj Thomas

Neeraj Thomas

UK 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

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UK

Practice Areas

Neeraj Thomas is a partner in our Technology, Intellectual Property and Media team specialising in contentious intellectual property and sports and disciplinary work.

Neeraj has significant expertise in all areas of contentious intellectual property including trade marks, patents, copyright, confidential information and designs. On the contentious IP side Neeraj has acted for a number of large international, UK and Scottish companies. Neeraj is very experienced in managing and running contentious IP litigation, the majority of which takes place in the Court of Session (Scotland’s Supreme Court). He is one of a handful of IP litigators accredited as an IP specialist by the Law Society of Scotland and sits on the Law Society of Scotland’s IP sub-committee.

Neeraj’s other main area of expertise is in the sports and disciplinary area. Neeraj has provided lead advice to the largest Scottish sports governing bodies on a number of high-profile disciplinary issues involving clubs and players over the last few years. Neeraj has also been heavily involved in advising on, drafting and implementing and thereafter managing the new disciplinary rules for various sports governing bodies. Neeraj has also acted for number of, clubs and players/athletes in a wide range of sports and regulatory matters.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Media & Entertainment - Scotland

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Neeraj Thomas leads CMS's Scottish IP litigation practice. His clients include broadcasters, film studios and production companies.

Sport - Scotland

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Neeraj Thomas is noted for his burgeoning reputation in disciplinary and regulatory matters. His clients include a broad spectrum of governing bodies, clubs and athletes.

Intellectual Property - Scotland

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Neeraj Thomas is recommended for his deft handling of IP disputes concerning copyright, trade marks, designs and patents. He is also experienced with regard to misuse of confidential information claims.

Strengths

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  • Neeraj's knowledge is always impressive, and he delivers advice in a way that is understated and practical. He's an excellent lawyer who has a fantastic manner and an engaging presentation style.

    Media & EntertainmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Neeraj is committed and knowledgeable. He is very good to work with.

    SportChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Neeraj has lots of experience; he knows these cases very well and the best way to run them in terms of procedure.

    SportChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Neeraj is a brilliant lawyer and a pleasure to work with. He has a great strategic mind and always manages to find the right approach. He handles complex issues with ease.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • We have found Neeraj exceptional in all of our interactions. His support allowed us to navigate complex and sensitive issues to a better resolution without destroying our relationships with others.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Neeraj is very responsive and always provides a high level of service. When some unexpected legal issues came up and he gave us really good options on how to deal with it.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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