Entertainment

ESG Law proudly represents a variety of clients in the digital entertainment and media space. Our clients include innovative media companies that produce compelling content across digital platforms, from live broadcasts to social media campaigns, as well as venue and production companies that shape the landscape of both in-person and online entertainment. Representative work includes:

• Providing legal counsel and structuring and negotiating commercial agreements related to all matters of event planning for both online and offline events, including the organization of esports tournaments, music licensing and booking, sponsor activations, and other entertainment activities commonly hosted at such events. Events we have assisted with include the TeamLiquid StarLeague, Race to World First, the TimtheTatman Tailgate, and many more.

• Navigating and advising clients on novel legal matters relating to digital entertainment and media, such as copyright and DMCA issues, online content distribution, and compliance with the FTC guides and other evolving regulations.

• Drafting and negotiating buy and sell media agreements, activation agreements for influencer marketing campaigns, sales, commission, and revenue share agreements, merchandising and brand deals, and other commercial transactions in the digital entertainment space.

• Providing corporate services and advice, including incorporation, fundraising, and corporate governance issues, to popular LAN centers.

• Providing franchise services and advice to franchisors in connection with esports bar franchises in North America, including assisting with entity formation, preparing and updating franchise disclosure documents and franchise agreements, and negotiating with licensors and franchisees.