Maciej Jastrzębski

Situation

A game development studio was negotiating a publishing agreement with a foreign partner and wanted assurance that the milestone and settlement provisions would not backfire if production was delayed.

Action

I reviewed the draft agreement for scheduling and licensing clauses, proposed specific changes and supported the client at the negotiating table through to the final paragraph.

Outcome

We negotiated terms protecting the studio against delays on the partner's side, allowing the project to launch as planned.

Situation

A game developer working with several freelancers realised that the rights to graphics, music and code contributed to the project were not properly regulated, while discussions with an investor were approaching.

Action

I reviewed the existing contracts for services and specific works, identified gaps in the transfer of copyrights and prepared templates securing rights to subsequent game elements.

Outcome

The client entered investment discussions with its rights to all work clearly established, which had previously been a major concern for the investor.

Situation

An energy-sector company was entering a new venture with an industrial partner and needed someone to manage its corporate affairs on an ongoing basis, from structuring the cooperation to answering day-to-day operational questions.

Action

I provided the project with ongoing legal support: advising on the choice of cooperation model, preparing and reviewing corporate documents, and answering the management team's day-to-day questions.

Outcome

The management team could focus on the venture itself, confident that its formal affairs were under control and legal risks were identified before becoming problems.