Bristows LLP‘s media and entertainment practice advises technology and social media companies on commercial IP matters as well as brand management and enforcement. The team has been notably active in copyright litigation, where it acts for interactive entertainment and video games companies, but also showcases strong credentials in data protection and AI issues. Copyright, trade mark and design specialist Simon Clark focuses on the contentious side of IP, and regularly advises on matters in the digital and video gaming spaces. Data protection expert Mark Watts is proficient in new technologies, covering cloud computing, AI and facial recognition.

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Key clients

  • Spotify
  • Euromoney plc
  • Netease Games
  • LadBible

Work highlights

  • Assiting LADbible with full end-to-end brand solution including in the advertising and marketing space.
  • Assisting an online betting and gaming company with enforcement matters against third parties.
  • Assisting Compliance Health Limited with meeting its compliance, CPD and HR needs.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paul Jordan

Other key lawyers

Simon Clark, Mark Watts, Toby Headdon, Tim Heaps