Sports & Gaming
Play by the Rules
Sports and gaming are no longer niche, they are fast-growing industries at the intersection of media, entertainment, technology, and commerce. At GLA, we have built one of India’s earliest specialist legal practices in these sectors, working with stakeholders across the ecosystem including athletes, teams, investors, platforms, and tech ventures.
With deep familiarity in the business of sports and the regulatory frameworks governing online gaming, we help clients navigate this rapidly evolving legal landscape with precision and foresight.
What We Do
We offer comprehensive legal support to stakeholders in the sports and gaming industries, helping them navigate complex regulatory environments, commercial arrangements, and high-stakes transactions.
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Contracting & Commercial Structuring: Drafting and negotiating athlete agreements, sponsorship deals, franchise contracts, endorsement arrangements, and media licensing agreements.
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Venture & Investment Support: Advising on funding rounds, acquisitions, and investment structuring for emerging ventures in esports, fantasy gaming, and sports-tech.
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Regulatory Advisory: Assessing the legal validity of online games under central and state-specific laws, and advising on compliance frameworks for sports organizations and gaming platforms.
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Dispute Resolution & Arbitration: Representing clients in disciplinary proceedings, private arbitrations, and sector-specific tribunals related to player conduct, league disputes, and commercial conflicts.
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Talent & Team Advisory: Providing legal counsel to individual athletes, coaches, agents, and sports franchises on contract negotiation, governance, and risk management.