Represented game publisher in negotiation of numerous development agreements for console games with milestone payments in tens of millions of dollars.
Represented publically-listed game publisher in acquisitions of development studios in Vancouver and in Thailand.
Represented international game developer in complex joint venture arrangements involving financing, licensing, content development and publishing.
Represented international game publisher in license-in arrangements with all major Hollywood studios.
Represented game publisher in negotiating synch rights to Billboard “Hot 100” No. 1 song from 1980’s.
Digital Media
Represented major US streaming site of Japanese anime in numerous license agreements with Japanese TV studios and other rights holders.
Represented Japanese rights holder in film option agreement for major US theatrical production.
Represented Brazilian film producer in license-in agreement relating to international film franchise (announced at Cannes, 2009).
Represented US home video producer in negotiating some fifty agreements to secure exclusive rights to Korean TV dramas for translation and distribution in US.
Represented Japanese producer in music video collaboration with major US rock artist.
Represented independent film production company in negotiating concert film venture with international psytrance/electronica band.
Represented Japanese composer/performer of long-running, nationally popular children’s music video in connection with exploitation of international rights.
Esports
Prepared and negotiated sponsorship agreements with major endemic and non-endemic sponsors with total value in the millions of dollars.
Prepared and negotiated tournament operator agreements used for dozens of high-profile fighting-game tournaments in the United States and internationally.
Prepared player agreements for high-profile team organization.
Provided real-time advice to major esports game publisher regarding sensitive community matters.
Negotiated multi-million dollar streaming deal between major game publisher and the leading games streaming platform.
Negotiated venue agreement with Las Vegas esports arena for multi-day global finals tournament.
Blockchain/ICOs/Crypto Funds
Advising on a potential initial coin offering (ICO).
Advising on possible officer/director liabilities and defenses with respect to representations made in an ICO.
Advising on risks/benefits of ICOs compared with other recent private financing exemptions, such as “Reg A+” and Rule 506 (c)(3).