Adam McGlynn
Mishcon de Reya
Adam is an Associate in the Employment department of Mishcon de Reya LLP, specialising in supporting innovative start-up and scaling businesses.
He advises across both contentious and non-contentious UK employment matters with particular expertise managing employee relations, supporting share and asset transactions, and delivering employment law training to businesses. The Legal 500 has recommended him as a 'contactable, proactive and commercially focused' Associate.
Adam regularly presents on the legal considerations of emerging and disruptive industries, informed by both his work and his personal interest in technology. Recent engagements include presenting on workplace innovation with Legal Geek, AI in the workplace with CIPD, and the law and business of esports with Mishcon's Sport's Law Academy and various universities.
Adam describes himself as a 'side quest completionist' and his favourite game of all time is Age of Empires: Rise of Rome.
Adam McGlynn is speaking at the following session/s
WorkWise for Screen: Fair Play at Work
WorkWise for Screen supports employers and hirers in the games industry with expert guidance on UK employment law, HR best practice and people management.
The UK games industry is at a crossroads. Studio closures and mass layoffs have flooded the market with senior talent, while entry-level roles are more competitive than ever. Amid the upheaval, one thing remains: the creativity, passion, and skill that drive this industry forward.
As new studios launch and existing teams fight to stay afloat, leadership must build strong, legally sound and sustainable workplaces - fit for the long haul.
The games industry has long attracted neurodivergent talent, yet many studios still fall short on equitable hiring, contracts, and workplace support. Employment tribunal cases around discrimination and neurodiversity are rising - so how can leaders ensure their practices are both compliant and genuinely inclusive?
In this interview-led session, industry experts share crucial insights on:
Recruitment – how to avoid bias, attract top talent, and ensure a transparent and inclusive selection process.
Contracts and compliance – key legal considerations when hiring employees, contractors or freelancers, including key legal responsibilities around neurodiversity and reasonable adjustments
Workplace and culture – how to lead effectively, support neurodivergent employees, avoid common HR pitfalls and foster a resilient, inclusive team
Whether you’re building the next generation of studios or working to keep yours standing, this session will equip you with the tools to lead fairly, safely and well.
After the session and throughout Develop, visit the WorkWise for Screen stand for one-to-one meetings with legal and HR experts offering tailored advice.
Moderator: Jonas Gawe
Session Takeaway
- What effective leadership looks like in uncertain times - especially when supporting diverse teams
- How to hire fairly and avoid bias-driven selection mistakes, including barriers faced by neurodivergent applicants
- How to protect your studio and your staff with legally robust contracts and inclusive workplace policies
- Why transparent, equitable practices give studios both a commercial advantage and legal protection
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