Gaming & eSports
Legal architecture for global competitions, platforms and digital entertainment ecosystems.
CMS advises game publishers, tournament organisers, media companies, investors, sponsors and governing bodies on the legal and commercial challenges shaping the future of gaming and esports.
Gaming & Esports Law at the Centre of the Global Industry
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Who We Advice
Game Publishers
Game Publishers
Licensing models Publisher agreements Global tournament ecosystems
Tournament Operators
Tournament Operators
Rulebooks Participation frameworks Governance models
Broadcasters & Media Platforms
Broadcasters & Media Platforms
Media rights Streaming arrangements Content exploitation
Sponsors & Brands
Sponsors & Brands
Sponsorship agreements Activations Commercial partnerships
Investors & Owners
Investors & Owners
M&A Joint ventures Strategic investments
Governing Bodies
Governing Bodies
Governance frameworks Compliance Integrity programs
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| Drafting and negotiating player, team and tournament agreements that support long-term growth. Helping stakeholders manage contractual risks while navigating the fast-evolving esports landscape. |
| Advising brands, teams and rights holders on sponsorship, endorsement and partnership opportunities. Structuring commercially effective agreements that protect value and strengthen relationships. |
| Providing strategic support in disputes involving contracts, intellectual property and commercial rights. Helping clients mitigate risks and resolve conflicts efficiently to protect their business interests. |
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Case studies
Legal support for one of the largest global esports initiatives, covering tournament operations, sponsorship, media rights, participation frameworks and publisher agreements.
Helped establish one of the first global governance structures in esports, including regulations, compliance frameworks and arbitration mechanisms.
One ecosystem, six forces, countless relationships
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Game Development & Publishing
Commercial Contracts
Drafting and negotiating agreements for developers, publishers, teams, players and tournament organisers.
Representing clients in contractual, intellectual property and commercial disputes across the gaming ecosystem.
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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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