Kostyantyn Lobov

Kostyantyn is a partner and co-head of the firm’s interactive entertainment practice. He advises on all aspects of intellectual property, advertising and regulatory issues. Being a litigator by background, he can advise at all stages of a dispute; from early-stage strategy and negotiations to litigation in the High Court and beyond. A significant part of his practice involves co-ordinating advice for projects spanning multiple jurisdictions. He also advises on the practical application of advertising codes and investigations by regulators such as the ASA, CMA and Trading Standards. Kostyantyn works extensively with clients in the video game and esports sectors, including studios and publishers of all sizes. His wider client base includes brand owners, production companies and various members of the creative industries, tech startups, importers and distributors. They range in size from SMEs to multinational corporations with large in-house legal teams. · Harbottle & Lewis LLP