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Industry focus: Media and entertainment

Edson

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The practice at Edson is commended for assisting its clients ‘professionally, thoroughly, and efficiently’, representing videogame publishers and developers, betting and gaming operators, and high-profile print media publishers. Assisting ticket resale platforms and broadcasters is also within the remit of the team’s strengths. Leading the team is Pieter Paepe, joined by Christoph De Preter. Also of note are Dries Beckers and Julie Kennes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘We presented Edson legal with a complex litigious matter which they were able to assist with professionally, thoroughly, and efficiently. The team at Edson legal were also able to work with very tight deadlines.’

  • ‘Christoph De Preter is the key contact at Edson Legal who oversees Edson's mandate assisting the business in defending the enforcement claims it faces in Belgium. The business is very satisfied with his industry knowledge, analysis and work product. He is viewed as a trusted advisor. He routinely makes himself available to talk through issues, which is appreciated. The business would also like to mention the following individuals at Edson Legal for their contribution: Pieter Paepe, and Dries Beckers.’

Key clients

  • Belgian Games
  • Kindred

Work highlights

  • Representing four key companies in the media and entertainment industry, namely: Rossel; JC Decaux, RTL and IPM, in proceedings before the Belgian Council of State to challenge the lawfulness of the new advertising rules on games of chance in Belgium. The court case is currently pending.
  • Acting for The National Hockey League in an agreement between the NHL and Betway (U.S.). For this agreement in particular, the NHL acquired legal analysis regarding the different jurisdictions where Betway was allowed to operate and advertise in Europe.