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Provided by Nick Allan
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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.
Professional Memberships
Video Game Bar Association
Ukie
Society for Computers and Law
Chambers Review
UK
Nick Allan advises clients on matters such as software licensing and MSA drafting. He is also noted for his representation of media clients, particularly video game companies.
Nick Allan is the head of the interactive entertainment group at Lewis Silkin. He advises clients across the gaming industry, from multinational publishers to the smaller indie developers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nick is our go-to for all legal matters, effectively acting as our outside in-house counsel."
"Nick has an excellent understanding of our business and gives pragmatic and commercial advice."
"Nick is strong in terms of response times to queries and detail provided. He also demonstrates his level of sophistication and his commercial awareness by negotiating us into beneficial positions."
"Nick possesses a deep understanding of the video games industry and provides practical, value-added advice to clients in this space."
"Nick is a great lawyer combining strong legal expertise, business knowledge and a client-centric approach."
"Nick is always my go-to on the subject of interactive entertainment law due to his combination of sharp legal knowledge and in-depth understanding of the industry."
"What sets Nick apart is that he is particularly sharp on his bleeding-edge knowledge of the legal side of video games, which is becoming extremely crucial."
"Nick is our go-to for all legal matters, effectively acting as our outside in-house counsel."
"Nick has an excellent understanding of our business and gives pragmatic and commercial advice."
"Nick is strong in terms of response times to queries and detail provided. He also demonstrates his level of sophistication and his commercial awareness by negotiating us into beneficial positions."
"Nick possesses a deep understanding of the video games industry and provides practical, value-added advice to clients in this space."
"Nick is a great lawyer combining strong legal expertise, business knowledge and a client-centric approach."
"Nick is always my go-to on the subject of interactive entertainment law due to his combination of sharp legal knowledge and in-depth understanding of the industry."
"What sets Nick apart is that he is particularly sharp on his bleeding-edge knowledge of the legal side of video games, which is becoming extremely crucial."
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