A practical guide to establishing the regulatory framework for a national esports federation
This article aims to act as a useful reference guide for establishing the regulatory framework for a national esports federation. Following a general introduction on how and why an esports federation is established, it aims to:
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introduce a pragmatic structure for regulations that an esports federation can adopt regardless of where it is incorporated or its scope of territorial activity;
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explore key legal and business issues that are likely to be encountered from the perspective of the esports federations; and
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provide guidance and solutions by sharing the author’s experience in advising an esports federation in Hungary on its legal and business structure, its regulations, and the organisation of tournaments.
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Written by
Péter Rippel-Szabó
Péter is a Hungarian attorney-at-law at LeitnerLaw in Budapest, specializing in commercial and sports matters.
Péter has substantial experience in all aspects of hosting and organising major international sporting events across several sports, including negotiation of various key agreements, bidding, organizational issues, broadcasting, sponsorship, rights protection and COVID-19-related implications. Furthermore, he regularly advises on all legal and business issues concerning esports and gaming, including building up and operating complex regulatory and tournament structures, as well as on sports broadcasting matters, enforcement of rights, marketing, sponsorship, endorsement, cooperation and player contracts, employment agreements, regulatory issues and disciplinary procedures. He is often invited to speak at conferences on sports law and is cited on sports law cases in the press. Péter is also a seasoned author of sports law-related articles.
