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Winston Taylor LLP

Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Winston Taylor LLP

Rankings

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

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Winston Taylor is particularly active at the intersection of media and technology. It provides a full service to clients in publishing and advertising, with noted strength in corporate and IP law, along with commercial litigation. The firm offers additional experience in advising clients in relation to video games, social media and gambling matters.

Strengths

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  • They're really really brilliant. They are incredibly well informed and pragmatic. They think about long-term repercussions and needs.

    Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK
  • Taylor Wessing stands out for its deep sector expertise and longstanding commitment to the interactive entertainment and games industries.

    Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK
  • They provided helpful and practical guidance across multiple markets, which had varying degrees of sophisticated regulations and laws. The lawyers we dealt with were strong and provided useful advice.

    Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK
  • The Taylor Wessing team consistently cuts through complexity to find pragmatic, tailored solutions. They combine deep industry knowledge with a keen understanding of evolving legal landscapes.

    Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK
  • We appreciate their 'looking around corners' approach of considering case law, consumer law changes and regulatory decisions through the lens of our business model.

    Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Giles Crown
    Band 1Giles Crown

    Giles Crown

    Giles Crown advises on all facets of brand protection and is one of the most sought-after advertising litigators.
    • Giles is very prudent, diligent, super-knowledgeable and has great market expertise. He is everything you could wish for.

      Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK
    • Giles was a huge help and guided us through a high-pressured project.

      Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK
  • Band 1Niri Shanmuganathan
    Band 1Niri Shanmuganathan

    Niri Shanmuganathan

    Niri Shanmuganathan is a highly respected media and IP litigator. He is recommended for his handling of pre-publication and post-publication reviews in news media, advertising and political communications, and also for negotiating commercial agreements on behalf of publishing houses.

  • Band 3Adam Rendle
    Band 3Adam Rendle

    Adam Rendle

    Adam Rendle is head of Taylor Wessing's content and platforms and advertising sector groups. He has particular expertise in copyright law, advising on content licensing, pre-publication advice and disputes.
    • Adam is a fantastic lawyer who really thinks about his clients' needs and thinks ahead about industry developments, which we may not have been aware of.

      Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK
    • Adam is a valued long-term partner who has built a deep understanding of our business through years of collaboration.

      Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK
    • Adam is knowledgeable, efficient and highly responsive.

      Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK

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