As one of the first law firms in the United States to represent an esports clientele, Quiles Law has a wealth of experience in assisting esports players, coaches, and event talent. Since 2015, Quiles Law has assisted dozens from around the world with their legal needs. Our clients include world champion players and coaches, and award winning casters and hosts.

We represent all levels of competitors and professionals, regardless of how many tournaments you’ve won or participated in. Our unparalleled experience has led to a deep understanding of the legal needs faced by all stakeholders within the esports industry, including the unique issues faced on a game to game basis.

Regardless of the games you participate in, we’ve got your legal needs covered. Some of our typical services include:
  • Reviewing and negotiating contracts- We'll help you negotiate and secure your player, staff, and talent agreements, as well as any sponsorship agreements, so that you're protected.  
  • Dispute resolution- We'll assist you with resolving disputes, like a failure to pay, with your organization, sponsors, or event organizers.
  • Brand protection and enforcement- We’ll assist you with obtaining trademark registration for your in-game name, which will help prevent against others from profiting off of it. We’ll also pursue third parties who utilize your brand unlawfully.
  • Business entity formation- We’ll help you create a business entity to protect your personal assets and take advantage of tax structuring, especially if you also stream or create content.
  • Advising- We'll assist you with advising on all league rules, industry trends, contract obligations, and all other legal matters. 

Some of our representative matters include: ​
  • Secured player and coach contracts in League of Legends, Overwatch, Valorant, Fortnite, Hearthstone, the CounterStrike series, the Call of Duty series, the Street Fighter series, and other esports titles
  • Secured talent agreements for League of Legends and CounterStrike events
  • Filed the first esports lawsuit against a team, and its owners, for failure to pay a League of Legends coach his salary (Nathani v. Maelstrom Gaming, et. al.)
  • Filed the first esports player lawsuit against a team, and its owner, for failure to pay prize money owed to its former Heroes of the Storm players (Buechter, et. al. v. Naventic, et. al.)
  • Resolved a dispute between a group of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players and its organization, on behalf of the players, which resulted in the players being awarded its ESL Pro League slot
  • Represented a group of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players in a league investigation
  • Resolved payment disputes between esports players, their teams, and tournament organizers

​If you require legal assistance with a deep understanding of the esports industry, please contact us today to discuss how we can help you.