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Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media
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The department's focus is on digital digital media and IP law advising on Brands, Content, Data, Disputes and Deals. It specialises in advising clients on all aspects of bringing software apps to market, the publishing and broadcasting of content via the Internet, TV and mobile app networks and brand communication for clients with significant interactive media demands.
The department acts for a sophisticated clientele in an evolving technological and regulatory environment. Media clients range from Fin London, Turner Contemporary and the Science Museum, to online and app start-ups such as Jaaq, Flexa, Camascope, Salto Games, Cascade Interactive and Artisio. The team has also attracted a host of app developers and publishers in the gaming sphere such as Salto Games, Hutch, Playmint and Grug’s Lair.
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Work Highlights
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Hansel Henson assisted Salto Games with financing advice on various pre-seed rounds, trade mark advice and other ad hoc commercial advice.
Strengths
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While always professional, responsive, and efficient, what truly distinguishes this department is its ability to combine deep technical expertise with genuine emotional intelligence.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKThe personal relationships they maintain are key. They are professional at all times and their nimbleness has been a great asset.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKHansel Henson has a passion for their clients' success and a keen interest in how best to support that journey. They have an approachable and hard-working team.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKThey are a creative team, with the ability to think laterally and propose the best solutions.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKI'm very impressed. There's been nothing they haven't been able to solve so far. They understand the nature of the industry, which is key.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK
Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 Tom Henson
Tom Henson is one of the founding partners of Hansel Henson and a trade mark and copyright expert. He is recommended for commercial, regulatory and brand protection advice to video game developers. Tom is extremely knowledgeable and experienced; he is also very personable and a real joy to work with.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKTom has been a constant support and trusted friend of our company, and we value his services.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKTom is approachable, deeply thoughtful, efficient and supportive.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKHe simplifies emerging legal challenges and provides advice that’s both actionable and forward-thinking. His understanding of what we are doing and our vision adds real value.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKTom has a very calming demeanour and is happy to dive into details and explain them in ways I can understand and remember.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK
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Band 3 Sarah Wells
Sarah Wells is experienced in handling contractual and licensing matters in the games sector, as well as having additional expertise in relation to influencers in the marketing sphere. Sarah has a phenomenal work output rate, and an attention to detail that is virtually unmatched from my experience.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKI consider Sarah part of my team. I trust her completely and I respect her knowledge. She has gone above and beyond what I would reasonably expect from a lawyer on several occasions.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKSarah is an amazing lawyer, so bright and quick-witted. She is very experienced and a pleasure to work with.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKSarah understands what we're trying to build, offers impeccable legal service and advice, and is a very valuable resource I can trust whenever needed.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKA dedicated and extremely talented lawyer who makes you feel completely covered in all areas.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK
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Tom Henson
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media
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Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media
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