Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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(0)20 7770 6584Chambers Review
Hansel Henson is a boutique firm of IP specialists with expertise in the digital and gaming sectors. The firm advises UK and overseas creative agencies, game and app developers, and startup and established digital companies on commercial, corporate and contentious matters.
Work Highlights
- Hansel Henson advised Neurocess on software licence agreements for Premier League football clubs in the UK and abroad, permitting these clubs to access and use Neurocess's technology.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are always exceptional. The speed at which they engage with a matter and the depth of their knowledge makes them stand out, together with a world-class work product."
"Hansel Henson provides legal wisdom based on first-hand working knowledge in the sector. It also has a wide range of industry contacts in the world of software development."
"Hansel Henson grasp the needs of their clients effortlessly. They consistently comprehend our requirements and objectives without the need for additional explanations."
"The team are extremely personable and always go the extra mile. They are very professional to deal with."
"They provide extremely fast turnaround times and are willing to suggest solutions and explain things simply."
"The team are always exceptional. The speed at which they engage with a matter and the depth of their knowledge makes them stand out, together with a world-class work product."
"Hansel Henson provides legal wisdom based on first-hand working knowledge in the sector. It also has a wide range of industry contacts in the world of software development."
"Hansel Henson grasp the needs of their clients effortlessly. They consistently comprehend our requirements and objectives without the need for additional explanations."
"The team are extremely personable and always go the extra mile. They are very professional to deal with."
"They provide extremely fast turnaround times and are willing to suggest solutions and explain things simply."
Notable Practitioners
Tom Henson is one of the founding partners of Hansel Henson and a trade mark and copyright expert. He is recommended for commercial, regulatory and brand protection advice to video game developers.
"Tom is a great lawyer and a lovely person to boot."
"It's clear that Tom plays a pivotal role in delivering the exemplary service that distinguishes the firm in the industry. Tom consistently demonstrates deep understanding of complex legal frameworks."
"I trust Tom's judgement completely. I’ve never ever seen Tom flustered by a legal problem or deadline and he’s never let me down. He always delivers with calm, confident efficiency."
Sarah Wells is experienced in handling contractual and licensing matters in the games sector, as well as having additional expertise in relation to influencers in the marketing sphere.
"Sarah is a credit to the team. She is extremely knowledgeable, personable and able to clearly articulate to the lesser informed!"
"Sarah is a wonderful lawyer - knowledgeable and personable."
"Her day-to-day contact, standard of work and responsiveness are exceptional. We love working with Sarah."
"Sarah's levels of responsiveness and attentiveness are fantastic."
"Sarah is a good communicator, even on complex matters, and pragmatic in approach."