Nick is a partner in the Entertainment and Media Industry Group and a member of the On Chain: Reed Smith’s Crypto & Digital Assets Group. He focuses on digital media, music, blockchain and NFTs, advertising, and video games.
Nick advises clients on a range of regulatory, commercial, and copyright matters. In particular, Nick has extensive experience in the music business and helps clients navigate the increasingly complex world of international rights acquisition, exploitation, and licensing. Nick also advises advertisers, agencies, and brands on a range of copyright, clearance, and general commercial matters. Within the Web3 world, Nick advises both traditional brands and blockchain-native companies throughout the life cycle of blockchain, NFT, and metaverse projects, from regulatory analysis, copyright, and IP protection to contractual arrangements between stakeholders, platforms, and consumers. Nick regularly provides training to clients on NFT and Web3 strategy.
Nick is a member of Reed Smith’s LGBTQ+ network, PRISM, and serves on Reed Smith’s environmental committee.