Aled Walters

Partner & Corporate Head of Commercial at Hugh James

Aled is a corporate, M&A and commercial partner who heads the commercial team. He is also a member of the Business Division’s Board and was previously a member of the firm’s Audit Committee.

Aled has particular expertise within the gaming, tech and media sector having worked in-house at major broadcaster S4C. Aled is also head of the technology, media and telecoms (TMT) team.

Aled advises on corporate and commercial matters, often advising on complex and high-value commercial agreements. He has significant experience advising on complex contracts and deals with a multi-jurisdictional dimension. He is the firm’s lead partner for its work for major clients such as D S Smith plc (a FTSE 100 company) and Keolis Amey, the operator of the Wales and the Borders Rail Franchise. He has also advised some of the largest media gaming, gambling and betting businesses in the world including Novomatic, Luxury Leisure, Greentube, Amelco and Avanti. He is widely recognised internationally for his work and is ranked as a ‘Leader in his field’ in legal directories.

Aled leads a team which established itself as leading legal advisors for the gaming, TV and Media industry across the UK.

Aled is a member of the Royal Television Society and he is also a Professional Member of Pact. He is also a semi-professional musician.

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  • Partner & Corporate Head of Commercial

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