28 August 2020
Cross-border: Making the most of the esports opportunity podcast
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/making-the-most-of-the-esports-opportunity-podcast

Making the most of the esports opportunity: Bird & Bird's esports team discuss the key commercial and legal issues surrounding this burgeoning industry.

07 May 2020
Tulip mania? The business of esports and its time in the sun
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/tulip-mania-the-business-of-esports-and-its-time-in-the-sun

Esports is booming. Is it time to join the gold rush and grab a shovel? Or find out who's selling them?

30 April 2020
Coronavirus and esports – adapting to a new reality
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/coronavirus-and-esports-adapting-to-a-new-reality

In the face of COVID-19 digital content has had to adapt and evolve like never before. But in a world where live content is scarce, esports has shown itself to be remarkably adaptable, expanding its profile both on ...

07 February 2019
Bird & Bird launches a complimentary legal support service in partnership with the Esports Integrity Coalition (ESIC)
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2019/uk/bird-and-bird-launches-a-complimentary-legal-support-service

International law firm Bird & Bird launches an innovative complimentary legal support service in partnership with the Esports Integrity Coalition (ESIC), a not for profit esports members' association.

30 April 2020
Coronavirus and esports – adapting to a new reality
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/coronavirus-and-esports-adapting-to-a-new-reality

In the face of COVID-19 digital content has had to adapt and evolve like never before. But in a world where live content is scarce, esports has shown itself to be remarkably adaptable, expanding its profile both on ...

20 March 2018
Mechanical doping: French amateur cyclist receives five year ban and a criminal conviction for fraud
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/france/mechanical-doping-french-amateur-cyclist-receives-five-year-ban-and-a-criminal-conviction-for-fraud

Following our recent article last month, Chris Lavey provides the latest update on mechanical doping.

12 February 2018
Technology changing sport: Mechanical doping
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/global/technology-changing-sport-mechanical-doping

In this three-part series, Chris Lavey will consider new technologies that are changing sport and how they impact on the field of play. How do sports regulate to meet the challenges presented by the development and use ...

20 April 2020
Seeing stars: using names and images of high profile athletes to promote your events can now land you on the ropes
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/using-names-and-images-of-high-profile-athletes-to-promote-your-events-can-land-you-on-the-ropes

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's recent decision to investigate a leading events promoter for marketing a sports event using imagery of high profile athletes who did not ultimately participate in the ...

13 August 2020
Sports safety: should it be mandatory to report child protection & safeguarding concerns?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/uk/sports-safety-should-it-be-mandatory-to-report-child-protection-and-safeguarding-concerns

Child safeguarding reviews in sport have consistently shown that failures in reporting have had serious consequences. If concerns are not reported, and appropriate action not taken, the system is fundamentally ...

15 December 2020
Sports lawyer Victoria Evans’ world record solo Atlantic row attempt raises funds for Women In Sport
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/uk/sports-lawyer-victoria-evans-world-record-solo-atlantic-row-attempt-raises-funds-for-women-in-sport

This year has been disruptive for us all, but sports lawyer Victoria Evans has experienced change of a totally different scale; 2020 saw her resign from her job, give up her apartment, and fully commit herself to ...