Nick Allan

Nick is a Partner who leads our Video Games practice within the Interactive Entertainment division.

Nick’s practice focuses on the $200 billion global video games industry, including PC, console, mobile, web-browser and VR/AR games, as well as all other areas where interactive entertainment intersects with other industries. He specialises in commercial contract negotiations, including development, publishing and licensing deals, as well as advice in respect of intellectual property and regulatory matters affecting the industry, including consumer laws, data privacy, online safety, loot boxes and age ratings.

In addition to his specialism in the games industry, Nick also has a broader practice in commercial contracts and intellectual property transactions, where he advises a range of clients in the technology, blockchain, media and entertainment industries.

He has been recognised by Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 as a leading practitioner in respect of video games and interactive entertainment, as well as IT, telecoms and outsourcing.

Outside of his work at Mishcon, Nick is a current Ambassador and former trustee for GamesAid, one of the UK's leading video game industry charities that supports disadvantaged children and young people.