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Our lawyers are at the forefront of the Esports and Games revolution. 

Esports and Games sit at the intersection of many of our core areas of expertise, including sports, media, advertising, technology, video games and gambling. We understand the intricacies of the industries and are able not only to provide legal solutions but also a customised strategy tailored to your objectives.

Our legal advice and comprehensive sector knowledge is extensive. We can help you on matters such as:

  •  Contract drafting, for example:
    •  Developing games and platform offerings including setting up suitable cloud solutions.
    •  Organising Esports events including concluding agreements with game publishers, organisers, Esports teams, sponsors and media partners.
    •  Marketing agreements.
  • Media rights.
  • Regulatory requirements.
  • IP.
  • terms of use, privacy notices and cookie policies.
  • Dispute resolution.
  • Employment matters.
  • Supporting both established players and new entrants in the industry on all corporate events life-cycle from early-stage financing through to exit.
Awards & Recognitions
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  • Award
    Team of the Year for our work on the execution of the Esports World Cup.
    British Legal Awards

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CMS UK Media and Sports Highlights 2024

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CMS advises on inaugural Esports World Cup

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CMS UK Media and Sports Highlights 2023

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CMS advises LiveScore Group on two strategic deals

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CMS UK Media and Sports Highlights 2022

17 Jan 2023 1 min read

CMS advises Anzo Group on the sale of Roxor Gaming

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Events

  • United Kingdom
    13 May 2026

    2026 ITechLaw World Technology Law Conference in Chicago

  • United Kingdom
    21 May 2026

    Navigating Global Uncertainty: Practical Insights for In-House Teams

  • United Kingdom
    28 May 2026

    CMS International Crypto Forum 2026

  • United Kingdom
    03 Jun 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • United Kingdom
    08 Jun 2026

    Skills for Future Facing Teams: Presenting as a Leader

  • United Kingdom
    09 Jun 2026

    CMS Consumer & Retail Conference 2026

  • United Kingdom
    11 Jun 2026

    Class actions in Scotland: Will Scotland become a litigation hotspot?

  • United Kingdom
    18 Jun 2026

    Cross-Border Financial Services 2026 webinar series

  • United Kingdom
    22 Jun 2026

    Skills for Future Facing Teams: The Leader Who Advocates Legal Value

  • United Kingdom
    30 Jun 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

  • United Kingdom
    06 Jul 2026

    CMS Skills For Future Facing Teams: The empowering leader

Local market knowledge. Global outlook

We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.

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