Legal Services

We support our clients with practical, business-focused legal guidance in areas such as:

• Corporate and Venture Finance: Entity formation, venture capital and growth financings, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and M&A transactions involving studios, publishers, and technology platforms.
• Intellectual Property: Protection of game engine innovations, software, artwork, music, storylines, characters, and trademarks; licensing and publishing agreements; and enforcement strategies to safeguard creative assets.
• Commercial Agreements: Drafting and negotiation of publishing agreements, distribution contracts, platform agreements, influencer and streaming partnerships, co-development arrangements, and IP and technology licensing deals.
• Digital Monetization and Consumer Compliance: Advising on in-game purchases, subscription models, loot box regulations, advertising compliance, consumer protection laws, and evolving digital marketplace standards.
• Generative AI Integration: Advising on the legalities and risks of using AI for asset generation, including training data provenance, coding assistance, and the copyright implications of AI-assisted creative workflows.
• Data Privacy, Online Safety, and Global Compliance: Compliance with global data protection laws, including EU Digital Services Act (DSA), UK Online Safety Act, GDPR and CCPA/CPRA; EU AI Act and other AI laws; COPPA considerations for youth-focused platforms; age verification; moderation policies; and online community governance.
• Esports and Talent Representation: Counseling on player contracts, sponsorship agreements, league participation terms, broadcasting rights, and brand partnerships.
• Transmedia Expansion, Franchising, and IP Licensing: Counseling on the expansion of gaming franchises into film, television, and merchandise, ensuring IP protection carries across different media formats.
• Employment and Compensation: Advising on executive compensation, equity plans, employment agreements, contractor relationships, and mobility issues for developers, designers, and creative talent.