LAWYER PROFILE

Julian Ward

UK 2026

Lee & Thompson LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media

UK-wide

7 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Julian is head of the firm's video games group.

He provides specialist advice across multi-media platforms and all forms of media content with a particular focus on the development and publication of video games, software applications and websites; all elements relating to the licensing and distribution of online content; e-commerce and digital retail; online platforms, distribution and broadcasting (DTO, VOD, OTT); the technology architecture underpinning digital platforms; online advertising and marketing (including online partnerships, co-branding and affiliate deals); rights management and clearance, personality rights, e-sports, betting and gambling compliance; social media publishing, the monetisation of digital content and all areas of data protection, privacy and cyber-security.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Julian Ward represents a number of video game developers and publishers in a variety of matters, including contractual, corporate and intellectual property issues.

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Strengths

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He is good with the clients and is very approachable. He brings that key knowledge of the industry and listens carefully to different perspectives. He very much integrates into the team.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social MediaChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Julian gets his hands dirty. He is always available and plays almost a pastoral role.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social MediaChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Julian is an excellent lawyer and has great and valuable experience in gaming. I have no hesitation recommending him to others.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social MediaChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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