Lewis Silkin's video gaming practice advises independent game developers and major publishers on commercial, IP, corporate, and employment matters. Laura Harper leads the practice from Manchester and specialises in advising studios and publishers on publishing deals and commercial matters. In London, Karish Andrews focuses on corporate transactions for gaming clients, while Neil Parkes handles contentious matters for gaming clients.
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Testimonials
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‘In addition to the video games market, Lewis Silkin has worked with us on technology contracts, data matters, M&A deals and also on several employment matters. Our experience is that it really cares about its clients and will go above and beyond to accommodate requests.’
‘Laura Harper is very knowledgeable in the video games market. Additionally, we have worked with Emily Stirling and Leonie Sheridan who are associates working in the video games practice and we have been extremely impressed by them both.’
Key clients
- The UK Interactive Entertainment Association
- Keywords Studios Limited
Work highlights
Advised the founders of FuturLab on its sale to Miniclip, an international digital games and entertainment company.
Practice head
Laura Harper
Other key lawyers
Karish Andrews; Neil Parkes; Emily Stirling; Leonie Sheridan