Sheridans‘ interactive, advertising and design group has a strong presence in the computer games and interactive entertainment segments, assisting a plethora of gaming clients, including publishers, developers, esports teams, streamers and influencers. The team has wide-ranging expertise covering regulatory, commercial and transactional matters, and is singled out for its skills in AI, VR/XR, Web3 and NFTs. Practice head Alex Tutty ’is a legend in the industry’ and co-leads the group alongside Jamie Smith. Tutty, who frequently contributes to publications relating to emerging areas of law and IP within the gaming sector, advises on game development. Alex Chapman is a gaming expert who focuses on acting for game developers and content creators in a slew of gaming-related commercial issues. Rahul Gandhi is active in bridge financing transactions for game development studios and technology start-ups, while Anna Poulter-Jones actively advises the video game and tabletop game industries on commercial and IP matters.
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‘Deep knowledge and experience in video games, covering a wide range of disciplines including general commercial, IP protection, employment, licensing, privacy and others.’
‘Alex Chapman stands out for his deep knowledge and experience with issues that we are grappling with now. His advice is not just generic, but based on actual experience with those very same issues. That makes his advice very relevant and valuable.'
‘Alex Tutty goes above and beyond to become an essential part of our business. He is as near to a co-director as other partners, providing both legal advice and business input in equal measure. ’
‘The video games sector is unlike other tech sectors - and games businesses operate very differently to those the wider tech industry. As such it is imperative to use a law firm that understands the sector as well as our business. Sheridans has been advising games companies for over 20 years and the firm "knows its onions" when it comes to all things video games and law. The firm is one of - if not the - best in the sector boasting a litany of clients that are to be envied.’
‘Alex Chapman leads the wider interactive team at the firm (covering games, marketing, SaaS and digital agencies etc), and is the "grandfather" of the games industry. An expert and feared negotiator; he fights hard for his clients' interest and runs rings around opposing counsel.'
'Alex Tutty is the head of the video games team, and is another leading individual in the video games space advising game developers, publishers and services businesses of all sizes that support the sector. Alex Tutty is one of the best legal advisers in the games industry. Alex is personable and thoughtful, and his considered approach makes him a pleasure to deal with.'
‘Commercially pragmatic, legally knowledgeable, extremely personable and able to work in the way that we need them to - Sheridans are part of our 'A-Team' supporting on our most important matters.’
‘Alex Tutty is a legend in the industry and is the first stop for any games legal advice.’
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Hall of Fame
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Les grands avocats du marché
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Alex Tutty
Meilleurs collaborateurs
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Rahul Gandhi
Responsable de la pratique
Alex Tutty; Jamie Smith
Autres avocats clés
Alex Chapman; Rahul Gandhi; Anna Poulter-Jones