Osborne Clarke LLP utilises its expertise across digital regulation, M&A, IP, and commercial matters to advise social media platforms and video gaming companies on a slew of matters. The team has assisted with video games development, publishing agreements, and licensing agreements, as well as advised on online safety issues, loot boxes, and data protection for gaming clients. Additionally, the group has been handling a number of corporate mid-market acquisitions and sales. John Davidson-Kelly leads the team and is an expert in digital media regulation, while co-head Nick Johnson advises clients on gambling issues related to digital games.
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Key clients

  • Fusebox Games
  • Meta
  • Roblox Corporation
  • Miniclip
  • Wizards of the Coast, LLC

Work highlights

Advised Fusebox Games on its $27.2m sale to Nazara Technologies.
Advised MiniClip on the acquisition of award-winning games developer FurturLab.

Practice head

John Davidson-Kelly; Nick Johnson