Kostyantyn Lobov
UK Guide 2025
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media + 1 more ranking
Band 2
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About
Provided by Kostyantyn Lobov
Practice Areas
Kostyantyn advises on all matters involving intellectual property, dispute resolution, regulatory and commercial issues. Being from a litigation background, he is able to represent clients at all stages of a dispute, from pre-action advisory and clearance work, to litigation in the High Court and beyond.
Kostyantyn has a particular focus on the video games and esports sectors, but his broader client includes other members of the creative industries, brand owners, streamers and content creators, software and engineering companies, importers and distributors. They range in size from one-person start-ups to global companies with large in-house legal teams.
As part of his regulatory practice, Kostyantyn advises on advertising laws, self-regulatory codes, and related consumer protection issues, including dealing with regulators such as the ASA, Clearcast, CMA and Trading Standards in the context of complaints, investigations and pre-clearance discussions.
Career
Kostyantyn joined Harbottle & Lewis in 2013 and became a partner in 2020. He co-heads the firm’s Video Games & Interactive Entertainment Group.
Professional Memberships
Kostyantyn is a member of the Video Game Bar Association (VGBA).
Personal
Kostyantyn is fluent in French and Russian.
In his leisure time he enjoys Skiing or mountain biking (when not gaming or watching Twitch).
Chambers Review
UK
Kostyantyn Lobov is recognised for his expertise in the regulatory and intellectual property aspects of media content creation, with particular regard to games and interactive media, as well as traditional and online advertising.
Kostyantyn Lobov is recommended for his management and enforcement of IP. He is equally adept at handling trade mark and copyright disputes. His clients are mainly in the creative industries particularly in the games sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kostyantyn is clear, concise and knowledgeable producing excellent work."
"He is very knowledgeable about the industry, very quick to respond and gives actionable advice."
"He came highly recommended and did not disappoint. I’ll be working with him wherever he goes."
"Kosta is very integrated in the gaming sector, which really helps with advice and planning ahead."
"Kostyantyn is a really strong commercial IP and advertising lawyer. He knows the video games industry so well because he himself is a gamer and so has a passion for the industry."
"Kostyantyn is clear, concise and knowledgeable producing excellent work."
"He is very knowledgeable about the industry, very quick to respond and gives actionable advice."
"He came highly recommended and did not disappoint. I’ll be working with him wherever he goes."
"Kosta is very integrated in the gaming sector, which really helps with advice and planning ahead."
"Kostyantyn is a really strong commercial IP and advertising lawyer. He knows the video games industry so well because he himself is a gamer and so has a passion for the industry."
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