Harbottle & Lewis is recognised as the leading law firm in the United Kingdom in the computer games industry by leading sources. Chambers & Partners 2008 describes the group as "a fantastic games group" whose clients "are of a high calibre that reflects the practice's known ability to 'attract a lot of overseas players wanting to do business in the UK'"

The group has been at the forefront of legal advisors to this industry since the early 1980's, dealing with the full range of legal and commercial issues in relation to all forms of interactive entertainment, primarily computer and video games.

We are renowned and highly regarded for our expertise in this specialised area and this knowledge enables us to add value to our clients'activities. We are continuously involved at the very beginning of innovative activities in the sector, including in relation to new platforms and distribution methods and new models of financing video games. In addition to having technical legal knowledge of matters affecting the industry, we also place particular emphasis on providing strategic and commercial advice.

We act for clients across all areas of the industry including console companies, publishers, developers, mobile games specialists, peripheral companies, trade and consumer magazine publishers, distributors, financiers of and investors in games, sales companies, content owners seeking to exploit their IP in video games, agencies and leading industry figures.

In addition to the core members of the group, the wide-ranging nature of our practice means that our specialist corporate finance, litigation and employment teams are highly experienced in matters affecting the video games industry as applicable to their particular areas.

For further information please contact Mark Phillips.