eSports & Dispute Resolution: Understanding the Legal Challenges & ADR

Introduction

As the eSports industry continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, so does the rise of disputes. Can you face the increasingly complex challenges?

This virtual classroom seminar will explore the rapid growth of competitive gaming, disputes related to doping, match-fixing, and contractual disagreements. Navigating these challenges requires a deep understanding of legal frameworks, including arbitration and mediation, to ensure fairness, transparency, and efficiency.

This session will focus on practical advice for resolving disputes effectively. Institutions like the eSports Integrity Commission (ESIC) play a key role in maintaining integrity, while compliance with laws like the UK and EU’s Articles 101 and 102 TFEU is crucial.

This session will provide practical insights into resolving disputes effectively, preserving relationships, and safeguarding regulatory compliance.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Key legal issues in eSports, including doping, cheating, and match-fixing
• The role of ESIC and its codes of conduct in maintaining integrity
• An introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): arbitration, mediation, and expert determination
• Specific advantages and challenges of ADR mechanisms in eSports disputes
• The UK legal framework for ADR, including the Arbitration Act 1996 and Civil Procedure Rules
• Analysis of the ISU decision's impact on eSports governance and EU competition law compliance
• Practical guidance for drafting arbitration clauses and dispute resolution agreements tailored to eSports
• Emerging trends in eSports ADR, including online platforms and institutional frameworks

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.