Julian Ward

Partner, Head of Video Games

Julian heads up L&T’s award-winning Video Games team. With over 25 years experience in the sector, Julian advises on all aspects of computer games, esports, interactive software and media products. Julian has a particular focus on game development and publishing, IP issues, licensing and videogame compliance.  Ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 as one of the UK’s leading interactive entertainment lawyers. Julian represents many of the top businesses in the games industry, from global publishers and developers to early-stage indie studios and individuals.

Julian heads up L&T’s award-winning Video Games team. With over 25 years experience in the sector, Julian advises on all aspects of computer games, esports, interactive software and media products. Julian has a particular focus on game development and publishing, IP issues, licensing and videogame compliance.  Ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 as one of the UK’s leading interactive entertainment lawyers. Julian represents many of the top studios, platforms and publishers in the games industry, from global publishers and developers to early-stage indie studios and individuals.

Julian is regarded as a thought leader in video games and the law, providing clients with the highest level of commercial and strategic guidance. Drawing on his many years as in house General Counsel to leading games publisher and development studios (including Codemasters and BBC Studios), Julian prides himself as being regarded as an extension of his clients’ business.

“Julian Ward is highly experienced and brings a deep understanding of the legal landscape, particularly in the video games sector. Despite his seniority, he remains incredibly humble and approachable. He's someone you can speak to openly, and he always takes the time to find the most practical, effective solutions for his clients.”
Legal 500