Monthly Archives: November 2023

State of mind or question of fact? (Part 2)

Aidan Grant returns with Holly Payling, Director at Buzzacott to further explore the complex topic of domicile. Run time: 17 minutes

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Advising on a shareholders’ agreement

We advised on an investment and corresponding shareholders’ agreement in relation to a prominent gaming news website.

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Advising on the asset sale of a custom gaming hardware business

We advised on the asset sale of a custom gaming hardware business, with particular focus on the movement of stock and IP licencing issues.

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Advising on marketing and advertising for games

We advised on aspects of marketing and advertising for various mobile and console games (from a UK perspective).

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Advising on development agreements from console to mobile

We advised on development agreements between publishers and developers tasked with porting a game from console to mobile.

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Negotiating NDAs for game testers

We negotiated and drafted NDAs to be used with alpha and closed-beta testers.

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Drafting End User Licence Agreements

We drafted End User Licence Agreements for publishers pre-release.

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Advising publishers on lootboxes/gacha mechanics

We advised various publishers on lootboxes/gacha mechanics and their legality in the UK.

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Advising game development companies from an IP and employment perspective

We advised various game development companies (from indies to large multinational studios) on ownership of IP and drafted suitable provisions in employment agreements.

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Drafting sponsorship agreements

We drafted various sponsorship agreements for both game publishers and advertising space owners/content creators and influencers.

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