Advice on development, publishing and licensing agreements.Acquisition and integration of companies.Advice on trademark and competition law issues.Establishment of international group structures and tax optimization.Advice on all legal issues arising with respect to app stores and payment service providers.Financing of businesses, in particular, venture capital financing.

Review of business models from a regulatory perspective.

Drafting of terms and conditions of use and data protection guidelines.

Advice on the development and operation of digital platforms and games.

Our clients include Take-Two Interactive, Nintendo, Electronic Arts (EA), Flaregames and Razer. We have extensive experience in advising companies worldwide in gaming and eSports matters spread across several categories such as mobile gaming, game development, gaming peripherals and accessories, gaming media and eSports franchising. Our global presence and reputation in these connected practice areas offers clients in this dynamic industry the benefit of a comprehensive and multidisciplinary service. The success of eSports is, in part, attributable to its ability to capitalize on social trends and utilize various established industries (e.g., brands, media and entertainment companies) as pivot points to build its ecosystem. Our global presence combined with local knowledge makes us ideally placed to help developers establish partnerships for distribution, assist with tax structures in different jurisdictions and advise on aligning games with local culture.īy combining our experience in gaming and sports law (click here), our lawyers are well- positioned to advise clients on the unique legal matters associated with eSports as it continues to develop at a rapid pace. We have the resources to provide our clients with a one-stop service and an experienced team to support them in exploiting their international business opportunities. Our global network of more than 50 offices extends to the key gaming industry hubs including China, the US, Japan, Germany and the UK.

Our lawyers have long-standing experience in the global gaming sector and have advised clients on gaming-related transactions throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

Law firm representing online gaming