Wiggin LLP
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About
Senior Partner: Ben Whitelock
Number of partners: 45
Number of fee-earners: 100+
International offices: Brussels, Belgium
CONTACTS
Advertising, Marketing & Sponsorship: Sarah MacDonald
Betting & Gaming: Stephen Ketteley
Brexit & EU: Ted Shapiro
Commercial Litigation: Matthew Dando, Mark Deem
Competition: Gordon Moir
Computer Games: Paul Gardner
Consumer Law & Regulatory Compliance: Claire Livingstone
Content Distribution & Transmission: Ross Sylvester
Corporate: Ciaran Hickey
Data Protection: Patrick Rennie
Defamation & Reputation Management: Matthew Dando
Employment: Seth Roe
Film & TV Production: Neil Gillard
Intellectual Property: Sara Ashby, Rachel Alexander
Media Finance: David Quli, Neil Gillard, Chris Hanson
Music: Alexander Ross
Publishing: Alexander Ross
Sport & eSports: Ross Sylvester
Tax: Ceri Stoner
Technology: Marcus Bagnall, Ciaran Hickey
Telecoms: Gordon Moir
THE FIRM
Wiggin is a law firm which specialises in media, technology and IP. Wiggin helps clients realise the value of their ideas in a digital age.
The firm’s specialists predict the legal challenges that arise from the wealth of new ideas and technologies that the digital world is constantly creating.
From Hollywood studios to early stage tech businesses, games developers to leading brands, Wiggin understands its clients’ needs and gives informed advice. It doesn’t just tell clients the risks – it gives its opinion in a jargon-free, real-world context, so clients have the freedom to do what they do best, creatively and commercially.
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF WORK
The firm advises and supports clients on the financing, exploitation and protection of their creative and commercial assets. Alongside its specialist commercial expertise, Wiggin also delivers a full legal service across corporate, tax, finance, litigation, employment and property.
The Brussels office lobbies EU decision makers on behalf of clients — on everything from EU copyright, audio visual regulation, data protection and competition policy, to trade and e-commerce, in addition to providing expert legal support. Wiggin has also built an informal network of trusted overseas law firms — with a similar media, technology and IP focus to its own — to ensure clients get the advice they need in all key jurisdictions.
OFFICES
The firm has offices in Brussels, Cheltenham, Edinburgh and London.
Brussels
Rue de Namur 72-74
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Tel: +32 (0) 2 892 1100
Fax: +32 (0) 2 892 110
Cheltenham
Jessop House, Jessop Avenue
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL50 3WG
Tel: +44 (0) 1242 224114
Fax: +44 (0) 1242 224223
Edinburgh
1 St. Colme Street
Edinburgh
EH3 6AA
Scotland
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7612 9612
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7612 9611
London
9th Floor, Met Building
22 Percy Street
London W1T 2BU
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7612 9612
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7612 9611
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Wiggin named Litigation Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards
We are delighted to announce that Wiggin was named Litigation Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2022.
Wiggin wins awards for copyright work
We are delighted to announce that Wiggin was named Copyright Firm of the Year at the Managing IP Awards 2022 for the fifth consecutive year as well as winning one of the UK Impact Cases of the Year for our work on TuneIn Inc v Warner Music UK.
Wiggin advises Evolution on its acquisition of NoLimit City
We’re delighted to have advised leading B2B live casino solution provider Evolution on its acquisition of NoLimit City for a total consideration of up to EUR 340 million.
Wiggin bolsters its media litigation practice with partner hire
Leading litigation lawyer Robin Shaw has joined media, technology and IP law firm Wiggin LLP as a partner.
Wiggin advises Perch Group on management buy-out
We’re delighted to have advised credit and asset management company Perch Group on its management buy-out.
Wiggin advises Element Pictures on its sale to Fremantle
We’re delighted to have advised award-winning TV production company, Element Pictures on its sale to Fremantle.
Wiggin wins “Future of Legal Services Innovation” award for IR35 Manager
We are delighted to announce that we’ve been awarded “Future of Legal Services Innovation – Small Sized Practice”, at the 2022 Legal Innovation Awards.
Wiggin advises DAZN on its strategic partnership with Pragmatic Group to launch new betting product
We’re delighted to have advised leading sports entertainment business, DAZN, on its strategic partnership with Pragmatic Group to launch and develop an online betting service under the DAZN BET brand.
Wiggin advises Artemis Strategic Investment Corporation on its merger with Novibet
We’re delighted to have provided specialist regulatory advice to Artemis Strategic Investment Corporation on its business combination with gambling operator Novibet. The deal will enable Novibet to pursue new markets in Europe and the Americas.
Wiggin promotes five to partnership
Media, technology and IP law firm Wiggin LLP today announced the promotion of Chris Elliott (Betting & Gaming), Joanne Gibbs (Intellectual Property), James Hope (Property), Claire Livingstone (Digital Commerce), and James Peel (Film & TV) to the partnership, effective from 1st April. The firm also
Alex Wade joins Wiggin as partner and takes the helm at Reviewed & Cleared
Leading media lawyer Alex Wade has joined media, technology and IP law firm Wiggin LLP as a media litigation partner. He also becomes CEO of Wiggin’s specialist content practice Reviewed and Cleared.
Wiggin adds another partner to its telecoms and technology team
Media, technology and IP law firm Wiggin has announced that leading telecoms and technology specialist Marcus Bagnall has joined the firm as a Partner. The hire underscores the firm’s commitment to these sectors following the arrival of telecoms regulation and competition expert Victoria Harris-Honr
Wiggin bolsters its telecoms capability with arrival of Partner from Three
Media, technology and IP law firm Wiggin has announced that telecoms specialist Victoria Harris-Honrado has joined the firm as a Partner. The hire underlines the firm’s commitment to the telecoms industry following the arrival of Gordon Moir and his team in October 2020.
Wiggin advises Bad Wolf on its sale to Sony Pictures Television
We’re delighted to have advised award-winning TV production company, Bad Wolf, on its sale to Sony Pictures Television.
Wiggin and Roundhouse announce new partnership
The Roundhouse and media law firm Wiggin LLP have announced a new three-year partnership that will help to support talent in the creative industries.
Wiggin advises Jungle Creations on its investment from Livingbridge
We’re delighted to have advised the shareholders of leading social media publisher, Jungle Creations, on an investment from Livingbridge. The investment was made through Livingbridge’s Enterprise 3 fund, which invests in fast-growth SMEs.
Wiggin’s tech venture, Incopro, combines with Corsearch
Incopro, the online brand protection provider co-founded by Wiggin LLP, has agreed to join forces with Corsearch, a company which helps brands globally to manage their intellectual property, from clearance to protection.
Wiggin advises Boffola Pictures on its investment from Lookout Point
We’re delighted to have advised new TV production company, Boffola Pictures, on its investment from Lookout Point.
Double Academy Award win for ‘The Father’ at The Oscars
Winning the ‘Best Actor’ Academy Award for Anthony Hopkins’ performance and ‘Best Adapted Screenplay’, in addition to four other Oscar nominations, puts Florian Zeller’s The Father firmly in the realm of the greats.
Wiggin advises Climax Studios on its sale to Keywords Studios
We’re delighted to have advised one of the UK’s longest-running game development studios, Climax Studios, on its sale to Keywords Studios in a deal worth up to £43m.
Wiggin advises Evolution on its acquisition of Big Time Gaming
We’re delighted to have advised leading B2B live casino solution provider Evolution on its acquisition of Big Time Gaming for a total consideration of up to EUR 450 million. The deal strengthens Evolution’s strategic position as one of the world’s leading providers of digital casino games.
Wiggin wins awards for trademark prosecution and copyright work
We are delighted to announce that Wiggin was named Copyright Firm of the Year and Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year (Law Firms) in the UK at the Managing IP Awards 2021.
Wiggin advises Leovegas on its investment in SharedPlay
We’re delighted to have advised leading gambling operator LeoVegas on its strategic investment in SharedPlay. SharedPlay is the gaming industry’s first B2B solution with an SaaS model that makes it possible to offer a gaming experience in multiplayer mode.
Wiggin promotes two to partnership
Media, technology and IP law firm Wiggin LLP today announced it’s promoting Patrick Rennie (Data Privacy) and Seth Roe (Employment) to the partnership, effective from 1st April. This follows a string of hires and an acquisition in 2020.
Wiggin expands its Brussels office with top tier Intellectual Property team
Media, technology and intellectual property law firm Wiggin today announces the expansion of its Brussels office with the arrival of leading IP practitioners Carina Gommers and Carl De Meyer, together with two additional team members, Eva De Pauw and Eleni Foscolos.
Wiggin recognised as a leading data firm by Global Data Review
We’re delighted to have been named in Global Data Review’s inaugural GDR 100 list which identifies the world’s leading law firms for the regulation of the use and trade of data.
Wiggin advises Silverback Films on its sale to All3Media
We’re delighted to have advised “Our Planet” producer Silverback Films on its sale to All3Media. Silverback Films is one of the UK’s top natural history producers and creates wildlife content for film and TV.
Wiggin joins forces with Concise Media to provide expert media advice
Wiggin, the media, technology and IP law firm, has today announced that it has entered into a formal collaboration with media professional services specialist, Concise Media.
Wiggin acquires digital entertainment practice Purewal & Partners
Wiggin has acquired a digital entertainment law firm, Purewal & Partners
Wiggin expands its TMT capability with arrival of new telecoms team
Wiggin has added a new telecoms practice, hiring Gordon Moir and Michaela Lodlova.
Wiggin named Litigation Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards
We are delighted to announce that Wiggin was named Litigation Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2022.
Wiggin wins awards for copyright work
We are delighted to announce that Wiggin was named Copyright Firm of the Year at the Managing IP Awards 2022 for the fifth consecutive year as well as winning one of the UK Impact Cases of the Year for our work on TuneIn Inc v Warner Music UK.
Wiggin advises Evolution on its acquisition of NoLimit City
We’re delighted to have advised leading B2B live casino solution provider Evolution on its acquisition of NoLimit City for a total consideration of up to EUR 340 million.
Wiggin bolsters its media litigation practice with partner hire
Leading litigation lawyer Robin Shaw has joined media, technology and IP law firm Wiggin LLP as a partner.
Wiggin advises Perch Group on management buy-out
We’re delighted to have advised credit and asset management company Perch Group on its management buy-out.
Wiggin advises Element Pictures on its sale to Fremantle
We’re delighted to have advised award-winning TV production company, Element Pictures on its sale to Fremantle.
Wiggin wins “Future of Legal Services Innovation” award for IR35 Manager
We are delighted to announce that we’ve been awarded “Future of Legal Services Innovation – Small Sized Practice”, at the 2022 Legal Innovation Awards.
Wiggin advises DAZN on its strategic partnership with Pragmatic Group to launch new betting product
We’re delighted to have advised leading sports entertainment business, DAZN, on its strategic partnership with Pragmatic Group to launch and develop an online betting service under the DAZN BET brand.
Wiggin advises Artemis Strategic Investment Corporation on its merger with Novibet
We’re delighted to have provided specialist regulatory advice to Artemis Strategic Investment Corporation on its business combination with gambling operator Novibet. The deal will enable Novibet to pursue new markets in Europe and the Americas.
Wiggin promotes five to partnership
Media, technology and IP law firm Wiggin LLP today announced the promotion of Chris Elliott (Betting & Gaming), Joanne Gibbs (Intellectual Property), James Hope (Property), Claire Livingstone (Digital Commerce), and James Peel (Film & TV) to the partnership, effective from 1st April. The firm also
Alex Wade joins Wiggin as partner and takes the helm at Reviewed & Cleared
Leading media lawyer Alex Wade has joined media, technology and IP law firm Wiggin LLP as a media litigation partner. He also becomes CEO of Wiggin’s specialist content practice Reviewed and Cleared.
Wiggin adds another partner to its telecoms and technology team
Media, technology and IP law firm Wiggin has announced that leading telecoms and technology specialist Marcus Bagnall has joined the firm as a Partner. The hire underscores the firm’s commitment to these sectors following the arrival of telecoms regulation and competition expert Victoria Harris-Honr
Wiggin bolsters its telecoms capability with arrival of Partner from Three
Media, technology and IP law firm Wiggin has announced that telecoms specialist Victoria Harris-Honrado has joined the firm as a Partner. The hire underlines the firm’s commitment to the telecoms industry following the arrival of Gordon Moir and his team in October 2020.
Wiggin advises Bad Wolf on its sale to Sony Pictures Television
We’re delighted to have advised award-winning TV production company, Bad Wolf, on its sale to Sony Pictures Television.
Wiggin and Roundhouse announce new partnership
The Roundhouse and media law firm Wiggin LLP have announced a new three-year partnership that will help to support talent in the creative industries.
Wiggin advises Jungle Creations on its investment from Livingbridge
We’re delighted to have advised the shareholders of leading social media publisher, Jungle Creations, on an investment from Livingbridge. The investment was made through Livingbridge’s Enterprise 3 fund, which invests in fast-growth SMEs.
Wiggin’s tech venture, Incopro, combines with Corsearch
Incopro, the online brand protection provider co-founded by Wiggin LLP, has agreed to join forces with Corsearch, a company which helps brands globally to manage their intellectual property, from clearance to protection.
Wiggin advises Boffola Pictures on its investment from Lookout Point
We’re delighted to have advised new TV production company, Boffola Pictures, on its investment from Lookout Point.
Double Academy Award win for ‘The Father’ at The Oscars
Winning the ‘Best Actor’ Academy Award for Anthony Hopkins’ performance and ‘Best Adapted Screenplay’, in addition to four other Oscar nominations, puts Florian Zeller’s The Father firmly in the realm of the greats.
Wiggin advises Climax Studios on its sale to Keywords Studios
We’re delighted to have advised one of the UK’s longest-running game development studios, Climax Studios, on its sale to Keywords Studios in a deal worth up to £43m.
Wiggin advises Evolution on its acquisition of Big Time Gaming
We’re delighted to have advised leading B2B live casino solution provider Evolution on its acquisition of Big Time Gaming for a total consideration of up to EUR 450 million. The deal strengthens Evolution’s strategic position as one of the world’s leading providers of digital casino games.
Wiggin wins awards for trademark prosecution and copyright work
We are delighted to announce that Wiggin was named Copyright Firm of the Year and Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year (Law Firms) in the UK at the Managing IP Awards 2021.
Wiggin advises Leovegas on its investment in SharedPlay
We’re delighted to have advised leading gambling operator LeoVegas on its strategic investment in SharedPlay. SharedPlay is the gaming industry’s first B2B solution with an SaaS model that makes it possible to offer a gaming experience in multiplayer mode.
Wiggin promotes two to partnership
Media, technology and IP law firm Wiggin LLP today announced it’s promoting Patrick Rennie (Data Privacy) and Seth Roe (Employment) to the partnership, effective from 1st April. This follows a string of hires and an acquisition in 2020.
Wiggin expands its Brussels office with top tier Intellectual Property team
Media, technology and intellectual property law firm Wiggin today announces the expansion of its Brussels office with the arrival of leading IP practitioners Carina Gommers and Carl De Meyer, together with two additional team members, Eva De Pauw and Eleni Foscolos.
Wiggin recognised as a leading data firm by Global Data Review
We’re delighted to have been named in Global Data Review’s inaugural GDR 100 list which identifies the world’s leading law firms for the regulation of the use and trade of data.
Wiggin advises Silverback Films on its sale to All3Media
We’re delighted to have advised “Our Planet” producer Silverback Films on its sale to All3Media. Silverback Films is one of the UK’s top natural history producers and creates wildlife content for film and TV.
Wiggin joins forces with Concise Media to provide expert media advice
Wiggin, the media, technology and IP law firm, has today announced that it has entered into a formal collaboration with media professional services specialist, Concise Media.
Wiggin acquires digital entertainment practice Purewal & Partners
Wiggin has acquired a digital entertainment law firm, Purewal & Partners
Wiggin expands its TMT capability with arrival of new telecoms team
Wiggin has added a new telecoms practice, hiring Gordon Moir and Michaela Lodlova.