Overview
From mobile and PC games to console and extended reality (XR) ecosystems, the gaming industry is expanding at an unprecedented pace, with a proliferation of content across all platforms. Having surpassed traditional entertainment sectors such as film, television and music, the global games market has emerged as the leading segment in interactive media. What was once niche now provides extensive investment and marketing opportunities for businesses eager to engage with this rapidly evolving sector.
As the global games market continues to grow, it is also making inroads into various industries, such as health care, that are eager to tap into the immense potential of this entertainment medium. In this fast-paced environment, companies, executives and talent in the gaming space require experienced guidance to fully capitalize on the opportunities before them.
Industry experience to help you level up
Our integrated team of lawyers and strategic consultants brings decades of entertainment, games and talent experience to companies and individuals working in the gaming and XR industries. We are recognized as leaders in the space, having completed a number of first-of-their-kind deals.
We understand the landscape, know the players and are positioned to add value that gaming businesses and talent need to flourish. Not only do our clients benefit from our deep ties to Hollywood, Silicon Valley and other major business centers, but our relationships with government agencies ideally situate us to help our clients navigate complex regulatory challenges to achieve their goals.
We are a one-stop shop providing our gaming clients with a wide range of services, including digital and entertainment transactions, strategic consulting, corporate and finance matters, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), privacy and data concerns, intellectual property (IP)-related issues and business disputes.
Who we work with
We work with companies and individuals across the gaming space, including:
- Developers
- Publishers
- Financiers
- Distributors
- Marketers
- Device manufacturers
- Content production companies
- Professional gamers and influencers
- Talent management companies
- Influencer agencies
- Social video networks
- Live streaming platforms
- Brands and lifestyle companies
- Leagues and event producers
What we do
Our integrated team of lawyers, digital strategists, business analysts and investors is uniquely positioned to assist gaming companies in staying ahead of the evolving digital market with the following:
- Developer and publisher agreements
- Streaming, distribution and licensing
- Player, team and league agreements
- Advertising, brand, influencer and sponsorship agreements
- Content production deals
- Financing and investments
- IP protection and business litigation
- Strategic consulting and business development
- Systems integration and API agreements
- Data privacy and cybersecurity
- New venture structuring and formation
- Joint ventures and M&A
- Regulatory and compliance
- Leadership development, executive assessment and change management
- Employment and talent acquisition
Related Practices
Corporate and Finance
Advertising, Marketing and Media
Litigation
Music
Digital and Technology Transactions
Film, Television and Digital Content
Manatt Digital and Technology
Digital and Technology Consulting
Government and Regulatory
Venture Capital / Emerging Companies
Metaverse
Manatt Entertainment
Employment and Labor
Privacy and Data Security
