Esports
The blend of experience within Bird & Bird's market-leading sport, media and technology practices enables the firm to comprehensively advise clients on the full spectrum of issues that arise within esports. We frequently advise stakeholders across esports and a range of other sports (including major games publishers, governing bodies, sponsors, league/event organisers and teams) on issues such as:
- Sports governance, including the drafting of constitutional and regulatory documentation
- Anti-doping and anti-corruption
- Media rights and broadcasting
- Sponsorship and advertising
- Event staging
- Gambling
- Acquisition of sports properties
- Employment issues affecting teams and athletes
- Child welfare and age rating systems
