# Event Details - **Event Name**: IGDA London - Games law 101: Legal essentials for indie devs with Sheridans - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join games lawyers Anna Poulter-Jones and Isobel Sims for a rundown of key legal fundamentals that any indie dev or new games studio needs!About this EventGames law 101: Legal essentials for indie devsJoin games lawyers Anna Poulter-Jones and Isobel Sims for a rundown of the key legal fundamentals that any indie dev or new games studio need to know. This session will provide a practical overview to help navigate the legal decisions that can shape the future of a studio and game, including setting up a studio, funding options, protecting your intellectual property, understanding the ever-changing legal issues around AI, and contractual Dos and Don’ts. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/52978ee0-2976-11f1-9ac0-3307f05a2947-rimg-w1110-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Anna Poulter-JonesAnna Poulter-Jones is an intellectual property and commercial lawyer within Sheridans’ pre-eminent Games practice. She has swiftly become recognised as a prominent legal expert in the video games industry, and is also the UK’s foremost tabletop games lawyer.She advises national and international game developers, publishers and games-adjacent businesses of all sizes on a broad range of matters in connection with video game and tabletop game development, licensing, financing, publishing and IP protection. She has also earned an industry-wide reputation for advising at the forefront of AI law with a strong, technical understanding of the legal implications and considerations at the intersection between AI technologies and creative media.Anna is also a member of the Appeals Panel for the Games Rating Authority and a Board Trustee of the National Videogame Museum. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/52e3da20-2976-11f1-9ac0-3307f05a2947-rimg-w1110-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Isobel SimsIsobel advises on various commercial and intellectual property-focused matters, with a focus on developers and publishers in the video games and wider interactive entertainment industry.As well as advising developers and publishers on the protection and exploitation of their intellectual property, Isobel has extensive experience advising clients on the UK creative industries tax relief schemes, including applying for certification and strategically maximising eligible spend under the schemes.Isobel also advises on matters outside of the games industry, including legal and advertising clearance, influencer and brand partnership agreements, as well as supporting on contentious matters and corporate transactions.Venue informationKeyworth lecture theatre B, Keyworth Centre at London South Bank University (LSBU), near Elephant and CastleWho are IGDA London?The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is the world's largest nonprofit membership organisation serving all individuals who create games. Each chapter around the world is volunteer-led. As the London Chapter, we organise regular accessible events under the IGDA banner, which gives this community an opportunity to unite and flourish. You do not need to be a member of the IGDA to attend most of these events, but we do encourage you to become a card carrying member so you don't miss out on member-only, special events each year and many of the benefits from becoming an IGDA member.Summarised, our purpose is for members of the IGDA London Chapter to: Belong, Bond and Learn. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/igda-london-games-law-101-legal-essentials-for-indie-devs-with-sheridans/100001985822649000 - **Event Categories**: art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Keyworth Arts and Media Centre - **lat**: 51.4974451 - **long**: -0.1011626 - **full address**: Keyworth Arts and Media Centre, Keyworth Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: IGDA London - Games law 101: Legal essentials for indie devs with Sheridans - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4430cc1fdc91139243bc4bba03c225616e3bc48b4e8160944c1e331f7032d6eb-rimg-w1200-h605-dc201e1e-gmir.jpg?v=1774572365 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is IGDA London - Games law 101: Legal essentials for indie devs with Sheridans being held? - **A:** IGDA London - Games law 101: Legal essentials for indie devs with Sheridans takes place on Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Keyworth Arts and Media Centre, Keyworth Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing IGDA London - Games law 101: Legal essentials for indie devs with Sheridans? - **A:** IGDA London - Games law 101: Legal essentials for indie devs with Sheridans is organized by IGDA London. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** IGDA London - Games law 101: Legal essentials for indie devs with Sheridans is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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