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At Dundas Lawyers® we advise on the dynamic interactive entertainment industry.  With a background managing software development projects and technology companies prior to being called to the law, our Principal is uniquely qualified to advise game publishers and developers in this niche area of law.

Why choose Dundas Lawyers®?

Having exerted Blood Sweat and Years® since April 2010 we are the team you want on your side for the long term to act as the ‘bodyguard’ for your business in game development.  Some of the reasons clients choose Dundas Lawyers® include:

  • our Uncommon business acumen;
  • our Uncommon expertise in transactional, compliance and litigious matters;
  • our Uncommon expertise forensic case preparation;
  • our Uncommon customer focus;
  • the fact that we don’t just know law, we know business!
  • how we leverage our Uncommon Nous® to provide client centric solutions.

Considering getting a lawyer to advise your business?

For a confidential, no obligation initial telephone call to find out how we can help your business gain an uncommon advantage in game development, please phone our team on either 1300 386 529 or 07 3221 0013.

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Recent insights for game developers

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Recent Federal Court decisions regarding game developers

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