Esports figure Bryce Blum recently announced on Twitter that he has set up a company called ESG Law, "the world's [first] dedicated esports firm," adding that he is "excited to continue helping shape the industry."
The ESG Law website gives more information about the firm, and the 'about' section says the following: "ESG Law represents industry-leading esports teams, talent, and institutions. Our clients compete on the world stage in every major esports title, cast and host the premiere esports events, stream to millions, and operate businesses that push the envelope of the esports industry in betting, content creation, brand representation, merchandising, and more."
"ESG Law goes beyond the typical attorney‑client relationship. Woven into the fabric of the esports ecosystem and deeply invested in its future growth, we are not simple service providers; we are engaged citizens of the esports community that create legal solutions to a constantly evolving set of challenges. Our unmatched level of engagement with the industry we serve allows us to offer unique insights into our client's plans and facilitate connections that impact not only the success of our client's ventures, but the industry as a whole."
The website also gives some featured clients, including big teams and figures like Fnatic, Team Liquid, MonteCristo, DoA, and many more, with various testimonials to go with it.
This kind of law firm seems like a good idea considering the amount of disputes, legal or otherwise, that have happened in esports, one of the most recent ones being between Eleague and CS:GO players over appearance fees, and hopefully firms like ESG Law will help settle these in the future. How do you think this firm will shape esports?