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This blog has been co-authored with Iona Neilson, Regvita Dzemido and Romy Aspinall from Formula E and Amie Kim and Lucy Bruce Jones from Norton Rose Fulbright.

First emerging in the 1970s, video games have evolved from being a niche pastime to a global sensation.

The esports industry is plagued by uncertainty over visa issues. Most recently, Broxah, Shernfire, and Cain, three key members of Team Liquid’s newly acquired League of Legends lineup experienced delays with visa processing ahead of the 2020 League of Legends Championship Series Spring Split held in the United States.

Sheffield United FC (SUFC) recently returned to the top-flight of English football for the first time since the 2006/2007 season, but a messy ownership dispute has marred the smooth running of the club in recent years.