David Deakin
I provide a hybrid consultancy / outsourced General Counsel model, mainly to growth phase companies, as their legal needs increase in volume and complexity. Blending the best of my in-house / industry experience, with flexible partner level legal advice, I deliver sophisticated, integrated, commercial solutions at competitive rates. I provide retainer or on-demand support for most commercial, contractual, IP and data privacy issues – delivering insightful and sophisticated support at up to 50% off the market rate.
I have 20 years’ experience as a legal and commercial affairs adviser with a specialist focus on digital and social media, technology, content, publishing and marketing businesses. As a commercial and IP lawyer I cover the spectrum of commercial, contractual, rights, marketing, consumer and regulatory issues.
My legal expertise in digital and tech is enhanced by excellent commercial and operational experience gained through over 12 years as an in-house lawyer, including as Head of Legal for Digital and Technology at BBC Worldwide Limited.
My expertise really lies in dealing with complex and novel opportunities using content and technology to facilitate interactive, engaging and connected experiences. With deep expertise across most media verticals, and a deep understanding of rights, business models and technology, I can help craft and execute activity that often requires completely new commercial models, deal structures and strategic thinking.
I work with businesses of all sizes on their commercial legal solutions, from tech based start-ups and growth phase companies, agencies, digital and social media publishers, through to large international media companies.