Russells Solicitors

Digital Media, Entertainment & Technology

Partner

Alex joined Russells in 2018 and has established three main areas of focus:

1. The convergence of technology and entertainment including:

Web 3.0 (blockchain, crypto, NFTs and DAOs); Metaverse(s); Artificial intelligence; Deepfakes and synthetic media Virtual and augmented reality; Digital content licensing in the music and audiovisual industries; Gaming and esports; Branded entertainment Influencers and the influencer economy; Social media; E-commerce; Copyright; Trade marks; Data protection / GDPR / ePrivacy; Website and app terms; Software development and licensing; Intermediary liability; Regulatory matters including OFCOM and ASA regulations; Online advertising; and Lotteries and prize promotions.

Alex’s recent work in this area has included advising on a number of web 3.0 projects for major record labels which have been reported in the press.  He frequently gives talks and training to entertainment industry bodies on technology-related matters and he is an actively involved member of the Society of Computers & Law.

2. Corporate and company law matters including:

Catalogue and company sales and acquisitions; Joint ventures and shareholders’ arrangements; Fundraising and investments; Partnership and LLP arrangements; Employee incentives / share option schemes; and Day-to-day company law and corporate governance advice.

3. Non-contentious entertainment matters including:

Recording, publishing, distribution, management and band arrangements for music industry clients; Development, production, financing and distribution arrangements for film and TV industry clients; Branding, sponsorship and endorsement matters; Merchandising; and Live events.