DLA Piper‘s media and entertainment practice advises multinational corporations and publishers on video game and interactive content matters, including AI, web3, lootboxes and other related issues. Video games expert Duncan Calow, who brings together expertise in technology and e-commerce, is the name to note for contractual and commercial issues in the gaming sector. Practice head Nick Fitzpatrick advises global rights holders on esports matters, while John Wilks and Elinor Cavil focus on promotions for online games. Ally Clark is well versed in commercial, IP and regulatory issues relating to the gaming industry.

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Key clients

  • Aviva
  • Discovery Communications LLC; Liberty Global
  • Dentsu Group Inc.
  • Thomson Reuters
  • THG
  • UK Government’s Department for Culture, Media & Sport
  • Lego
  • ITV
  • The Football Association Premier League (the Premier League)
  • Investec
  • Thomson Reuters

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nick Fitzpatrick

Other key lawyers

Duncan Calow, Ally Clark, John Wilks, Elinor Cavil