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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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Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Hansel Henson is a boutique firm of IP specialists with expertise in the digital and gaming sectors. The firm advises UK and overseas creative agencies, game and app developers, and startup and established digital companies on commercial, corporate and contentious matters.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Tom Henson
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Tom Henson
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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.

Tom has been a constant support and trusted friend of our company, and we value his services.

Tom is approachable, deeply thoughtful, efficient and supportive.

He 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.

Tom has a very calming demeanour and is happy to dive into details and explain them in ways I can understand and remember.

Sarah Wells
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Sarah Wells
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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.

I 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.

Sarah is an amazing lawyer, so bright and quick-witted. She is very experienced and a pleasure to work with.

Sarah understands what we're trying to build, offers impeccable legal service and advice, and is a very valuable resource I can trust whenever needed.

A dedicated and extremely talented lawyer who makes you feel completely covered in all areas.

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Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media

Tom Henson
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Tom Henson
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Sarah Wells
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Sarah Wells
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