Stockholm Arbitration (SCC): Investment Dispute in Gaming Industry

International Commercial Arbitration

Situation

A Cypriot gaming publisher faced a complex multi-faceted arbitration involving disputed investment and licensing agreements worth €3.5 million with a prominent British game developer. The interconnected disputes covered intellectual property rights, corporate governance issues, and commercial obligations across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.

Solution

We conducted multiple arbitration proceedings under SCC Arbitration Rules and SCC Expedited Rules, governed by the UK Arbitration Act, coordinating several related cases under English law contracts. The situation was complicated by a complex network of party arrangements in emails, messengers, investment and licensing agreements, corporate relationships between parties, and third-party influences on the dispute resolution.

Key Challenges Addressed

  • €3.5 million investment and licensing dispute coordination
  • Multiple interconnected arbitration proceedings under SCC Rules
  • Complex IP rights issues across gaming platforms
  • Corporate governance and commercial obligation disputes
  • Third-party influences and multi-party relationship management

Result

Successfully represented the Cypriot publisher in the disputes, preventing damage from the British developer’s actions. The coordinated approach ensured consistent legal strategy across all related proceedings while protecting the client’s commercial interests in the competitive gaming market.

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