Wiggin LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘The team are fantastic. The best gaming/gambling regulatory and commercial lawyers in the UK. There is no one else I would call. They have outstanding judgement, understand the market incredibly well and know the regulations inside out without needing to look up.’

‘Steven Ketteley is the number one gambling regulatory lawyer in the UK. His knowledge and experience in the industry means he has seen it all before and understands us as a client intuitively. He is pragmatic and commercially minded.’

‘Chris Elliott is an up-and-coming future standout partner. His technical in in-depth knowledge of the regulations is spot on. Like a walking encyclopedia of gambling regulatory knowledge.’

‘Outstanding sector knowledge, commercial acumen, and practical advice.’

‘David McLeish is a consummate business advisor, mixing legal advice with sound commercial judgement.’

‘The team at Wiggin are unmatched in their industry knowledge and experience. They would always be my first choice of firm in this space. Unwavering in their support, they always provide commercially focused, strategic advice.’

‘The team itself is very knowledgeable and helpful. They have also built excellent connections with good advisors around the world, so can source good quality global advice. ’

‘Responsive, and dedicated team so you always feel your query or particular instructions will be picked up and actioned in a timely manner. Full-service practice and through years of instruction have relationships with teams across the firm who can handle each specific legal query alongside the film and TV team.’

‘Neil Gillard is personable and very responsive.’

‘Wiggin is unique in their service speeds, depth of knowledge and ever present pragmatism. They are the gold standard. ’

‘David Quli – simply the most experienced partner I’ve ever worked with. He is incredible and has a solution for everything. Daniel Whybrew is tremendously adept in his field, extremely smart, swift and lovely to deal with. He has found a way through even the most complex situations we’ve found ourselvesin.’

‘Gráinne McKenna and James Peel in particular go the extra mile, and an extra mile with these individuals is like 5 miles with anyone else as they are usually the smartest people in the room and the nicest.’

‘Ross Sylvester is consistently on point. As well as knowing our business extremely well, he is always quick on his feet and able to provide commercially-focused advice under time pressure. He’s always my first choice.’

‘What sets Wiggin apart from its competitors is the depth of resources available to it and the consistency of skill sets and personalities across the board. All of the Wiggin team demonstrate the same values and commitment to their roles and their customers. Wiggin clearly strives for excellence.’

‘David Quli is one of the most respected lawyers in the film and TV financing space. He sets a very high standard of understanding, quality of work and customer service and his team.

‘Professional excellence at every level of service combined with commercial approach provides for the best service and value.’

‘More than legal adviserrs, the Wiggin team become true partners in that they are immersed in all aspects of deals, understand the implications of structural and commercial legal decisions, and see the bigger picture strategically, along with the various legal aspects on a 360 basis. In my experience, this is crucial for successful deal-making.’

‘They have a large amount of experience with both major media organisations and with independent / public interest groups. This gives them a view from both of the usual sides to media litigation, which marks them out as different to many of the other firms in the area.’

‘Caroline Kean has retired as a partner but is carrying on as a consultant and is very experienced and knowledgeable, with personal warmth. Matthew Dando has been Caroline’s right-hand man and is now leading the team in her place. He has always been a very safe pair of hands. Adelaide Lopez has got loads of knowledge and insight into the film industry and is a highly skilled litigator on film and TV matters.’

‘The team has a valuable combination of being highly responsive and client friendly whilst also having first-rate legal knowledge and experience of defamation, privacy and data protection. They are, rightly, known for handling defendant work.’

‘Robin Shaw is one of the most experienced and wily defamation litigators of the last few decades. Robin is very popular with clients because he is approachable and responsive and knows the newspaper industry inside out. Matthew Dando is very clever and astute on strategy while being lovely to work with.’

‘Wiggin have a top-drawer defendant practice, with excellent tactical know-how and expertise in the field. ’

‘Robin Shaw is an exceptional partner for defendant cases with exceptional tactical acumen and legal knowledge. Adelaide Lopez and Joelle Chess are superb associates, responsive and with outstanding client care skills.’

‘Certainly the most recognised video games team in the UK.’

‘Paul Gardner is the godfather of UK video games law. Peter Lewin a very talented young partner, and Isabel Davies certainly someone to watch.’

‘Wiggin is a prime, go-to entertainment law firm in the UK. They advise on diverse matters related to game development, licensing, talent agreements, and general UK and EU compliance matters.’

‘Paul Gardner is exceptionally experienced and has a deep understanding of the video game industry and legal as well as business challenges that the industry faces.’

‘Wiggin’s video games team has a deep understanding of the industry. They have huge experience in advising the sector. They are very client-focused, which makes their advice very practical. They are also very responsive to the specific needs of a client which results in tailormade advice. We have a lot of positive experience working with the team – we feel they understand our business very well.’

‘Peter Lewin is knowledgeable, smart, and overall a great person that we enjoy working with. His advice is practical, prompt and concise, as well as always industry-specific. We also appreciate his experience in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts within the sector.’

‘Our main contact is Isabel Davies – clearly destined for partnership in time, she is on a very positive trajectory and is very supportive, clear and authoritative on a number of topics in the law as it applies to video games. Paul Gardner is always on hand as the client partner, and continues to be a very comforting and friendly voice when needed.’

‘Wiggin is simply the best entertainment law firm in the UK. They have the expertise of seasoned lawyers like Paul Gardner and the fresh energy of young associates like Isabel Davies. Their knowledge of the video games industry, both legal and commercial, is second to none. ’

‘Mark Deem balances his expert knowledge of the law with an understanding of commercial networks and social science networks – he provides helpful advice on striking the balance between the use of the law and commercial outcomes.’

‘Mark Deem has exceptional intelligence, thorough and extensive experience, creativity and the ability to bring originality and thoroughness to legal argument.’

‘Wiggin has lawyers that are not only experts in their legal field, but also display great industry knowledge. Wiggin can give reliable and solid legal advice in advancing and untested technological fields, such as AI. Knowledge and excitement relating to AI pervades the firm.’

‘With its blend of deep legal expertise and genuine proficiency in AI technology, Wiggin is well-equipped to handle the dynamic and complex needs of modern technology clients. The practice not only responds to current legal demands but actively shapes the future of AI law, making it a top choice for clients seeking sophisticated and tech-oriented legal services.’

‘Marcus Bagnall distinguishes himself through a combination of deep legal expertise, a passion for technology, and a commitment to client service that sets him apart from competitors.’

‘The team is thoughtful and considerate of issues of diversity and inclusion. They have an impressive range of clients, and have positioned themselves as thought leaders in the fields of AI ethics. They engage directly with social scientists and AI researchers, and consider the issues of bias, missing data, and gender/racial and LGBTQI inequities in data carefully.’

‘Excellence in matters of AI and litigation.’

‘They are able to pre-empt problematic situations and find workable solutions. Excellent at communication and negotiation.’

‘Wiggin’s practice excels in their understanding of their clients’ needs and willingness to support their client, and they are very generous with their time to understand needs and research.’

‘Sharp, technical and creative in their advice.’

‘They take a pragmatic approach to problem solving, and they are a talented team of lawyers who seems to work well together collaboratively.’

‘Wiggin has lawyers that are not only experts in their legal field, but also display great industry knowledge. Wiggin can give reliable and solid legal advice in advancing and untested technological fields.’

‘Rachel Alexander has a superb knowledge of the law, in particular in the field of copyright, and provides practical and strategic advice. She also has a solid understanding of the music industry.’

‘The soft IP team at Wiggin is exceptional. The lawyers are extremely knowledgeable and go above and beyond in the preparation of their clients’ cases. Their response times are quick and they are extremely well resourced.’

‘Rachel Alexander takes a very structured and pragmatic approach, and is very experienced and talented.’

‘Calum Smyth has shown exceptional attention to detail with very difficult scientific points and is rigorous and stands his ground until specific points have been properly debated and resolved. I have been very impressed by his ability to understand difficult science. A great asset to any team.’

‘The team at Wiggin consistently provides accurate, actionable information. The team is responsive and knowledgeable of the issues that they support and provide guidance on.’

‘One of the strongest telecommunications regulatory and competition outlets in the UK and also globally.’

‘Marcus Bagnall is technically proficient, very responsive, and overall, a trusted advisor.’

‘They work seamlessly together and that synergy is evident in the support provided. Gordon Moir excels at providing top-notch actionable information and his commercial knowledge of the industry, along with the personalized support of his team keeps our internal clients informed.’

‘Worked with Wiggin in the context of mediation. Pragmatic approach to problem-solving, talented team of lawyers who seems to work well together collaboratively.’

‘Rachel Alexander has a very structured and pragmatic approach. She is very experienced, talented and has deep knowledge/expertise in EU competition law and media law. Georgina Hart is trusted by clients; she is a very smart, well-prepared, talented and experienced lawyer.’

‘Wiggin has lawyers that are not only experts in their legal field, but also have great experience in advising in relation to all aspects of the music industry. Wiggin can give reliable and solid legal advice in advancing and untested technological fields.’

‘Rachel Alexander leads the team with incomparable skill. Georgina Hart is brilliant.’

‘The team at Wiggin is exceptional. It has acted in some of the most high-profile music litigation cases of recent years. It has strong links with industry bodies and exceptional knowledge of the music sector and the intellectual property issues arising in this space.’

‘Rachel Alexander is just brilliant. She is an excellent strategic thinker, extremely engaged, very responsive, and gets real results for her clients. She is fantastic to work with.’

‘Best-in-class knowledge of copyright and enforcement. Legal advice and strategic input is second to none.’

‘Rachel Alexander – our go-to expert for the most challenging copyright issues and complex disputes. Rachel’s knowledge and strategic counsel is key to pushing our business to the next level. Georgina Hart – a brilliantly detailed and knowledgeable lawyer. We always feel in safe hands when Georgina is on the case! Freya Hadrill – a confident and engaging lawyer. Definitely one-to-watch for the future!’

‘Very much a powerhouse in the media sector with an unrivalled list of clients and excellence and experience in all aspects of reputational litigation.’

‘Matthew Dando is a standout partner with great judgement and excellent commercial awareness. He is able to bring a calm assurance to even the most contentious case, and clients return again and again.’

‘Adelaide Lopez is a star who commands complete trust in her clients. She has a forensic eye for detail and fantastic tactical acumen.’

‘Tried and trusted media firm. Great depth and quality.’

‘A well-resourced and hugely experienced team of media litigators. The associates I have worked with have unfailingly been efficient and very knowledgeable, and the partners are obviously leaders in the field.’

‘Robin Shaw is an exceptional media litigator. He has vast experience, his knowledge of the cases is greater than most judges and counsel, and he is unfailingly polite and easy to work with. His experience has given him a real edge in his strategic approach to defending tricky matters.’

‘Gaelyn Fuhrmann​​​​ has a sharp mind, a solid grasp of commercial objectives and is able to bring her experience in litigation.’

‘We find working with Wiggin LLP really satisfying and helpful. They have a wide breadth of experience and knowledge and are very quick to respond to questions and queries and have a good knowledge of our business.’

‘Wiggin appear to a client as an integrated team. In addition to their excellent responsiveness and commercial approach to deals, the various practices work effectively together to provide a seamless client experience.’

‘Ben Whitelock and Tom Gastrell are stand-out lawyers with excellent customer service. Always quick to respond and their extensive experience and practical advice adds significantly to the legal services they provide.’

‘Great attention to detail, good partner level exposure at all times, a good understanding of market trends and positions within the sector, and they suggest alternatives to positions on given issues.’

‘The group exhibits industry knowledge, experience, and the skill set to assess and challenge where needed, and to propose alternative solutions or positions. Ciaran Hickey stands out.’

‘One of the very few teams capable of doing gaming M&A, which requires a unique understanding and blending of corporate, IP, M&A, and industry knowledge.’

‘The team is very responsive, friendly and coordinated very well. They are efficient with great attention to detail. They have had to deal with a lot of tricky scientific and technical terms and understanding of the science which they have mastered very well.’

‘The Wiggin team is a dynamic team that works effectively together to deliver for their clients. They have impressive legal, technical and commercial understanding and use their skills to great effect for the benefit of their clients.’

‘Calum Smyth is an excellent partner who is great at managing his team and also completely on top of the details. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Georgina Hart is very bright and engaged with an excellent grasp of the technical details.’

‘Knowledge, expertise, clarity of advice; availability and support are key aspects of the Wiggin team.’

‘Sara Ashby is a leading light with a superb knowledge of IP law and court procedure. Client-focused, approachable, and a tenacious litigator who fights 100% for her clients.’

‘We chose Wiggin because of their deep expertise in commercial IP matters concerning cutting edge technology. We particularly value Calum Smyth’s expertise from his former role at Barclays Bank and his specific interest in emerging technologies.’

‘Calum Smyth provides pragmatic, commercially focused advice in a way our clients can understand and engage with.’

‘I’ve found Wiggin to be unique in that the majority of attorneys we’ve worked with have true in-house experience. Even more junior members of the team without prior experience outside the firm have been seconded in-house while at the firm. The insight that this provides is invaluable.’

‘Bethan Lloyd is whip smart and extremely efficient with her time. She has supported us as outside counsel for a couple of years, and her understanding of our products exceeds some internal resources. When bringing on new associates to our project this year, Bethan provided a bridge of knowledge.’

‘A team with real sector expertise in betting and gaming which they can bring to bear on a case, as well as their ability to get to know all aspects of a client’s business.’

‘Patrick Rennie – a partner who knows how to steer the ship: when to zoom in; when to delegate; and when to utilise counsel. His own broad skill-set enables him to make the best use of those around him within the team.’

‘Patrick Rennie is always on-hand to provide sound data protection advice through a commercial lens. Having worked with him for a number of years, he has a solid understanding of our business and strategic drivers and the industry within which we operate and it this breadth and depth of knowledge of not only data protection law, but also our business and the wider industry, which makes Patrick’s advice so valuable.’

‘We value Christina Henry’s depth of knowledge in the data protection and privacy space and her commitment to prompt client service. The quality of her advice is excellent from both a technical perspective but also in terms of practical implementation.’

‘Unique insight into specialist areas such as videogames, film and TV and betting and gaming.’

‘Christina Henry is potentially the most underrated data protection lawyer in London. She is methodical, commercially minded, incredibly bright and a delight to work with.’

‘Patrick Rennie is a standout partner – his data protection knowledge is outstanding, he can give a commercial, practical example on the spot when needed and you know it will be right.’

‘Their in-depth knowledge of data protection in our betting and gaming industry means I wouldn’t call anyone else.’

‘Extensive expertise in creative industry tax credits coupled with insightful thought leadership in the overarching policy landscape around these areas. Extensive experience in engaging with HMRC and Government on these issues.’

‘Extensive, but practical expertise on complex issues. An authoritative voice when engaging officials on behalf of industry.’

‘The commercial team at Wiggin is highly experienced, efficient and effective.’

‘They manage cases brilliantly at every stage.’

‘Absolutely reliable in every way. They are on top of everything – big picture, detail, everything.’

‘The team is very responsive and friendly, and coordinated very well by Mark Deem. They are efficient and with great attention to detail – very impressive indeed.’

‘Mark Deem builds really strong relationships with clients – he has a very user-friendly manner and clients feel he is one of them.’

‘Matthew Dando is experienced and unflappable.’

‘Gaelyn Fuhrmann offers excellent drafting and great client management.’

‘Elizabeth Wiggin is highly efficient and reliable.’