DLA Piper Ireland LLP‘s media and entertainment group advises domestic and international clients on a range of mandates, including on media regulation and litigation, gaming and betting issues, and corporate and M&A work. The team is a go-to for clients navigating the field of digital media regulation and the impact of the EU’s Digital Services Act, and is well-placed to advise on large, multi-jurisdictional corporate deals. Gavin Woods heads the team and is engaged in a variety of contentious and non-contentious media, technology and content-related issues.
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- ‘This team balances delivering practical legal advice and services, with knowledge building and unrivalled industry access. This team is ahead of the curve on identifying issues and getting key players together in one room to discuss.’
- ‘Gavin Woods is an exemplary professional. He is knowledgeable, helpful, practical and a true leader. Gavin has offered advice and guidance on the industry and emerging legislation. Gavin embodies the spirit of collegiality.’
Key clients
- Keyword Studios
- UNHCR
- Notion Labs Inc
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- Dexcom
- Hypergryph
- Lane 7
- Warner Bros. Entertainment UK Limited
- Warner Brothers
- Tonies
- Minnesota Vikings
- Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited
- TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited
- ITV Zappy
- Zappy
- Appeals Centre Europe
- Paradox
- Coimisiún na Meán
Work highlights
Advised a range of clients – including Keywords Studios, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and Notion Labs, Inc – on regulatory compliance with the EU’s Digital Services Act.
Advised gaming company Keywords Studios on its £2.1bn acquisition by EQT Group.
Advising Warner Bros. Discovery on the merger control and foreign direct investment (FDI) aspects of its proposed acquisition of sole control of TNT Sports, a sports joint venture with BT Group.
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Gavin Woods