Stevens & Bolton LLP handles a varied workload consisting of rights acquisition, series production, and development contracts for streaming platforms, as well as music licensing work. The team is led by IP expert Tom Lingard, who is noted for his broad expertise in brand protection and reputation management. Tom Collins is a key team member for IP-related instructions, specialising in infringement disputes as well as licensing issues, and protection strategies.
Testimonials
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‘Our experience with Stevens & Bolton LLP has been a wholly positive one. The firm has been approachable, professional and empathetic to our needs. Throughout the whole process we had great peace of mind that Stevens & Bolton LLP completely understood what we wanted to achieve and were working in our best interests at all times.'
‘Tom Collins always made himself available when we needed him. He was a reassuring, and we had complete confidence that he was working in our best interests. He helped navigate us through some tricky negotiations and we always felt we were aligned in what we wanted to achieve.'
‘They impressed with the exceptional quality of the team's legal advice, and also of all the work they carried out.’
‘Everyone at S&B acted extremely professionally, but specific mention goes to Tom Collins, who handled the majority of the case and impressed in his ability to understand and interpret the various issues that were presented to him into the legal documents that were required.'
‘Consistent reliability. Your needs are prioritised.’
‘Tom Lingard’s knowledge, professionalism, and dedication are second to none.’
Key clients
- Alamy Ltd
- Armada Music UK Ltd
- Dash Games Ltd
- Immersive Group Gaming Ltd
- The Independent Game Developers' Association
- Must Have Ideas Ltd
- Nintendo UK
- Outer Aspect IP Ltd
- Passion Pictures Ltd
- Producers' Alliance for Cinema and Television Ltd
- Rogue Sun Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised the digital adventure business, Immersive Gamebox on a variety of IP protection, commercial, and financing matters.
- Advised Alamy Ltd (part of PA Media Group) on a number of key projects associated with its stock photograph/video platform.
- Advising scriptwriters on the acquisition of certain audio-visual rights to make and produce a TV series/film based on a well-known series of adventure game books.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Lingard