Wiggin LLP
Europe Guide 2024
About
Number of partners: 3
Number of fee-earners: 10
International offices: Cheltenham, Edinburgh, London, UK
Carina Gommers, Ted Shapiro, Peter Dawson
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.
Our Brussels office brings together a unique mix of lawyers qualified to practice EU and Belgian law with in-depth experience in providing advice across a broad range of sectors including media, technology, consumer goods and digital entertainment.
With our in-depth experience in IP and unrivalled expertise in EU law – specifically copyright, audiovisual media and digital services regulation, competition and trade – we are uniquely placed to provide tailored, incisive and business-focused advice on the most complex EU matters.
• EU Law Practice – Our 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.
• IP – The Wiggin Brussels office is primarily focused on IP, working seamlessly with our colleagues in the UK in relation to global brand management and multi-jurisdictional enforcement matters. We provide both EU, Benelux & Belgium advice to many of our clients and our teams work hand in hand to offer a fully integrated service.
• EU Trade Marks & Community Designs – Our lawyers are renowned for advising on all aspects of EU trade marks and designs and are experts in representing brand owners in disputes before the EUIPO and the EU Courts.
• Belgian IP Practice – We are recognised as a premier IP practice in Belgian law across all rights, including contentious and non-contentious matters relating to copyright, trade marks, patents and design rights as well as trade secret matters.
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
Cheltenham
Jessop House, Jessop Avenue
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL50 3WG
Tel: +44 (0) 1242 224114
Edinburgh
1 St. Colme Street
Edinburgh
EH3 6AA
Scotland
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7612 9612
London
9th Floor, Met Building
22 Percy Street
London W1T 2BU
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7612 9612
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- London9th Floor, Met Building, 22 Percy Street , London, Greater London, UK, W1T 2BU
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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.