Laura Harper from Irwin Mitchell LLP is available to answer questions on the Ukie Hotline. Read on for more information.  

• Expert: Laura Harper, Partner
• Ukie Member: Irwin Mitchell LLP 
• Phone number: 07393763316 
• Email address: laura.j.harper@irwinmitchell.com
• Twitter: @imbusinesslegal
• Main Website:  www.irwinmitchell.com

About Irwin Mitchell LLP

The games and interactive entertainment sector is one of the fastest-growing in the UK. Our experts can help your business with a full range of legal services geared specifically to the unique needs of this dynamic industry.
 
Our specialist team advise clients from across the video games industry, from AAA studios to indie developers, VR and AR businesses, and professionals in the interactive entertainment sector. 
 
Our specialist lawyers have an in-depth knowledge of the video games sector and they have a strong reputation for providing high quality, accessible legal advice to businesses and professionals in the interactive entertainment industry.  And as we’re part of our wider Media and Entertainment practice, we can also advise on all matters associated with games development and publishing including, music licensing, talent agreements, advertising and marketing of games and engaging influencers.
 
Our dedicated team of lawyers are able to support and advise your business in the following areas::
 

• Games Development Agreements – including Software development agreements, Publishing Agreements and Outsourcing Agreements.
• Intellectual property (IP)-  IP licensing agreements and associated copyright issues, advising on trade mark protection for titles, and  IP litigation matters.
• Immigration – helping you source the talent you need with advice on visas and sponsor licenses
• Employment – get the right contracts, policies and procedures in place to manage freelancers, overtime, flexible working.
• Corporate – corporate structures, investments, EIS SEIS schemes, financing including the use of UK video games tax relief, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Data Protection  – data protection, GDPR and privacy matters and drafting  terms and conditions and privacy policies. 

There are few law firms that can offer such a full range of legal services alongside specialist games industry advice. But we can help with whatever issues you face, whether you’re a new start-up or an established business.