England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Harbottle & Lewis LLP is the first port of call for global publishers and IP owners, including Take-Two Interactive, Electronic Arts and SEGA, in addition to leading trade associations, indie studios and esports organisations. With combined expertise in commercial, corporate, IP and regulatory matters, Mark Phillips and Kostyantyn Lobov co-head the firm’s interactive entertainment group. Also recommended is Rupam Davé for his involvement in tech and commercial partnerships, which includes advising on emerging technologies, adtech and software licensing, among others.
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‘The team has a distinct boutique feel and as such is making a particular effort to understand the client's particular situation, providing advice with this in mind.’
‘The individuals are very available and prompt in their responses - their knowledge of the law and the industry sector is profound and very helpful.'
'We have enjoyed the collaboration with Kostyantyn Lobov and Charles Leveque - both are knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic.’
‘Kostyantyn Lobov provides consistently excellent and pragmatic advice.’
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Mark is Partner in the firm's Corporate & Commercial group, Publishing group, Technology Group and Head of Interactive Entertainment. He specialises in commercial, corporate, investment and copyright work for media, technology and communications, particularly digital media, video games and publishing.
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Kostyantyn advises on all matters involving intellectual property, dispute resolution, regulatory and commercial issues. Being from a litigation background, he is able to represent clients at all stages of a dispute, from pre-action advisory and clearance work, to litigation in the High Court and beyond. Kostyantyn has a particular focus on the video games and esports sectors, but his broader client includes other members of the creative industries, brand owners, streamers and content creators, software and engineering companies, importers and distributors. They range in size from one-person start-ups to global companies with large in-house legal teams. As part of his regulatory practice, Kostyantyn advises on advertising laws, self-regulatory codes, and related consumer protection issues, including dealing with regulators such as the ASA, Clearcast, CMA and Trading Standards in the context of complaints, investigations and pre-clearance discussions.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kostyantyn Lobov, Mark Phillips