Alan Thomas

Associate, Broadfield

Associate
Broadfield

  • Advises on the full spectrum of IP matters, from brand protection and enforcement to
    high-value transactions and licensing.
  • Experienced across contentious, transactional, and advisory work, including IP licensing, R&D collaborations, brand protection, software licensing, and data protection compliance.
  • Acts for a diverse client base across a broad range of sectors, including technology, media and entertainment, fashion and luxury brands, healthcare and life sciences, fintechs and financial services.

About

Alan Thomas is an Associate in the commercial team, with a particular focus on intellectual property (IP). His practice also encompasses information technology and software, data protection, and commercial contracts.

He has a broad range of experience handling contentious, transactional, and advisory IP matters, including IP transactions and licensing, R&D collaborations, trademark and passing-off disputes, and regulatory compliance. Alan also has experience advising on software licensing arrangements and data protection compliance.

Alan acts for a diverse client base spanning fashion, cosmetics and luxury brands, healthcare and life sciences, entertainment and media, academic institutions, financial services, fintech, and technology. Prior to joining Broadfield, Alan practiced at a leading international law firm based in London before moving to a specialist media, entertainment, technology, and IP boutique firm.

England & Wales

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Essex (Deans List Honours, Suffolk and North Essex Law Society Prize)

Legal Practice Couse (LPC), BPP University

Languages

  • English