eSports & Games lawyers

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.
 
John Cloke
John Cloke
Partner
Head of Sport
United Kingdom, London
John is a partner in the commercial media team with over 15 years’ experience, with a particular focus on transactions involving the exploitation of media and other commercial rights in sport. His clients...
Nadia Latti
Nadia Latti
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Nadia Latti is a Partner in CMS’ Litigation & Arbitration team and specialises in civil fraud and technology disputes. She has experience in dealing with complex and high stakes disputes, frequently...
Sam Oustayiannis
Sam Oustayiannis
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Sam is a partner in the sports and media team. His work on the launch of the Esports World Cup has seen the TMT team shortlisted for 2024  “TMT Team of the Year” at the British Legal Awards. Sam...
Anna Soilleux-Mills
Anna Soilleux-Mills
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Anna is a commercial and regulatory partner in the Technology and Media team with a particular focus on the gambling, media and sport industries. With 15 years of experience, her expertise encompasses...
Michelle Glading
Michelle Glading
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Michelle is a Senior Associate in our Technology and Media team. Michelle advises on commercial, technology and intellectual property arrangements. She has extensive experience helping clients with the...
Olivia Lewis
Olivia Lewis
Associate
United Kingdom, London
Olivia is an associate the Technology & Media team. Olivia advises a range of clients from large multinationals to small start-ups, in relation to technology, outsourcing and commercial contracts, as...