Wiggin LLP boasts a sizeable interactive entertainment practice which ‘truly knows video games and the industry’. The practice has three focus areas: assisting with contracts for developing and commercialising products, IP protection, and regulatory compliance. The group advises global video game developers, platforms, publishers, esports companies, and industry trade associations. Paul Gardner is an authority in the video games industry and he is well-respected for his expertise in representing games companies, publishers, and platforms. Peter Lewin specialises in commercial deals, including games publishing and licensing, IP exploitation, and regulatory issues. Isabel Davies focuses on regulatory matters affecting the sector, such as online safety and child protection. Rahul Ghandhi joined the firm from Sheridans and frequently advises on commercial agreements.
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Testimonials
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‘We have collaborated with Wiggin's video games practice on several projects. The team is familiar with not only the legislation of video games but also the best practice of the game industry in the UK market. They can always understand our needs and concern easily and come up with the useful and bespoke recommendation and solutions.’
‘We work with Wiggin across a range of services for our games studio, from general freedom of information request support all the way through to acquisition work. Across every department they know the games industry inside out.’
‘Wiggin's interactive entertainment team truly knows video games and the industry. Thanks to this, not only can the team provide great legal advice, but the advice is also industry-specific and tailored to our business. They are also one of the biggest teams in Europe dedicated to advising the video games industry, and one of the advantages of working with Wiggin is their breadth of knowledge about video games and legal challenges in the sector.’
‘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. Peter has been advising us for years and we are very happy with the relationship.’
‘The Wiggin video games team has an excellent combination of technical expertise, specialist sector knowledge and experience, responsiveness and commerciality. Friendly team members and easy to work with.’
‘The Wiggin video games team members clearly each have deep sector knowledge, love what they do and are very active within the industry. The regular legal updates are always useful. Peter Lewin and Isabel Davies are responsive, understand the commercial objectives and provide clear and pragmatic advice.’
‘Paul Gardner is a titan of the industry.'
‘Our collaboration with Wiggin has been fantastic. The personal service and deep understanding of our business is invaluable - it's almost as if they are in-house! ’
Key clients
- Wargaming.net Limited
- CCP Games
- Facepunch Studios
- Kwalee
- Trailmix
- Omeda Studios
- BeamNG GmbH
- MBC
- Maverick Games
- Enad Global
Work highlights
Advised Wargaming.net on a range of commercial and regulatory issues.
Advised CCP Games on a number of games-related matters.
Assisted Facepunch Studios with all its legal needs in the UK and further afield.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
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Leading associates
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Isabel Davies
Rahul Gandhi
Practice head
Paul Gardner
Other key lawyers
Peter Lewin; Isabel Davies; Rahul Ghandhi