An experienced commercial & IP lawyer advising developers, publishers, and third-party service providers, such as composers, voice actors, VFX, and art production. Known for deep personal interest in video games and providing practical solutions to clients.
Lois advises on issues across the videogames sector such as games development and publishing, global distribution, brand strategies, and intellectual property (IP) compliance and licensing.
Lois drafts and negotiates contracts on behalf of her clients, particularly enjoying representing indie developers who are beginning their journey in the industry and guiding them through their initial stages. She has advised international developers on running competitions / promotions in relation to their video games and co-ordinated advice from multiple territories. She also provides regulatory advice to clients, staying up to date on the latest developments in the industry.
Before joining Lee & Thompson in 2024, Lois was Legal Counsel at advertising agency VCCP, where she negotiated commercial contracts, managed IP considerations in creative campaigns, and advised on advertising regulations.
Lois read English Literature at the University of Exeter before completing the GDL and LPC at the University of Law in London. She trained at Brown Rudnick LLP and qualified in 2021.
She is a member of the Video Game Bar Association, The Law Society’s Disabled Lawyer’s Network, and the Association of Disabled Lawyers. She is also an Ambassador for Women in Games and she sits on two IP Inclusive committees, IP Ability and IP Futures.
