Julian Ward
Lee & Thompson LLPLee & Thompson LLP‘s video gaming practice is led by digital and tech law specialist Julian Ward, who excels in matters relating to the development and publication of video games, and is noted for his 'outstanding level of knowledge within the field of digital entertainment, IP and video games'. Instructed by independent publishers, indie studios, global video game companies and platforms, the team is particularly skilled in mobile gaming, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) issues. The group also assists gaming companies with IP, data privacy and corporate mandates, including M&A transactions. Andy Florence is active in esports, online platform distribution and video game publishing matters.
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Testimonials
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‘I've worked most closely with Julian Ward, who is a tremendously capable lawyer with outstanding knowledge. But Julian is also an excellent communicator; affable, persuasive, and warm, his attitude makes working through difficult legal issues a pleasure. He is highly effective in tough negotiations with counterparties.’
‘The team has in-depth knowledge of video games and they are easy to work with. It is quite important for a legal team to be able to work with people that don't have legal training and communicate in a way that finds mutual understanding. I really appreciate how they make it so easy to work with them.’
‘Julian Ward is one of the best partners that I've worked with. He had very good grasp of the video game industry and the challenges that it often faces. He works to resolve the issues/concerns and support the clients to go through the details in contracts, negotiations, etc. ’
‘Julian Ward is always approachable, listens to what our team needs and consistently delivers. Andy Florence - complements Julian as his 'right hand man' and is thorough and methodical in how he approaches our workload needs.’
‘The team is professional, down-to-earth people and that is what is great about them. I have full confidence speaking with the team as I know that everything we speak about is in confidence and will be dealt with professionally and that is what I want from my legal partners.’
‘Everybody I have dealt with has been easy to speak with and for me, that makes a huge difference as I know I can trust any advice or decisions that a team member of L&T provides me.’
‘A very tailored and personal approach which provides reassurance when dealing with complex and demanding international situations/requirements.’
‘Julian Ward has an outstanding level of knowledge within the field of digital entertainment, IP and video games. ’
Key clients
- Maximillian Studios
- Jagex
- Team 17
- FunPlus
- Wired Productions
- Pixel Toys
- Rapideyemovers
- Reality Gaming
- Maximum Entertainment
- Hutch Games
Work highlights
- Acting as Maximillian Studios Inc's primary appointed external counsel.
- Assisting Jagex with all its games-focused commercial, licensing and IP transactional work as its primary appointed external counsel.
- Acting as the sole external legal counsel to Pixel Toys.
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Julian Ward