Chapter 01 · Childhood
The computer became a school
On a Windows 98 machine I taught myself HTML, Flash and design. At 16 I was already formatting computers for a living and tutoring students.
Bruno Cassol, lawyer for gamers, esports and the creator economy
The lawyerfor gamers.
Lawyer working nationally and internationally, Master of Laws (UFSC), author of three books and columnist on games and esports.
Who he is
With a lifelong passion for games and a pioneering practice dedicated exclusively to the esports ecosystem, Bruno Cassol (admitted to the Santa Catarina and São Paulo Bars) has become known across Brazil as the Gamer Lawyer. His work covers the defence of pro players, influencers and teams and extends to strategic support for studios and developers, providing the legal certainty needed to structure and grow businesses in the games market. The practice combines courtroom rigour with digital agility, from reversing bans and consumer disputes to complex contracts and digital compliance.
Who is Bruno Cassol, gamer and esports lawyer
The story
Bruno CassolFounder · Gamer Lawyer
“Sport does not build character. It reveals it.”
Chapter 02 · At 18
Law school and a League team
At 18 I started law school at UFSC in Florianópolis. With two classmates I put together an amateur League of Legends team: three computers in one room and practice after class. Fate would lead me to work with games in a way I never imagined.
Chapter 03 · Background
Law, AI and the game in practice
Towards the end of law school I dove into law and artificial intelligence, a path that took me to a master’s degree at UFSC. Postgraduate degrees in Labour Law, Data Protection and Intellectual Property followed, and with them the lesson no classroom teaches: understanding games and esports in practice.
Chapter 04 · Until 2023
The beginning and the groundwork
Driven by a genuine connection with games, I built an independent practice focused 100% on esports. That work led to the book “Direito e Gamers: Direito dos Jogos Eletrônicos”, on pro-player employment, image rights, doping in esports and video game law.
Chapter 05 · 2024
Expansion and leadership in the ecosystem
I founded Esports Hub LATAM, published more than 40 articles in specialised outlets and spoke on Brazil’s biggest stages, including Brasil Game Show, Campus Party, IGI Expo, PlayMinas and EXPO CIEE, while still defending accounts and reversing bans.
Chapter 06 · 2025
Institutional and market consolidation
I founded the Santa Catarina Games and Esports Federation and joined Think Games Hub as a partner. What I defended in court I now also helped build inside the industry’s institutions and businesses.
Chapter 07 · 2026
A professional practice, end to end
I professionalised the practice: faster service, organised processes and a full catalogue for people who play, compete, create, organise and develop. The same year I became vice-president of the Brazilian Games and Esports Association (ABGE) and started working as sales representative for ND Games, part of the ND+ group, a Record affiliate.
Gamer and esports law books
Books and numbers
Founder of
Esports Hub LATAM
The community connecting players, teams, studios and brands across the Latin American esports ecosystem.
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3books in the gamer and esports law trilogy
40+articles and press appearances
40+contract templates for the games market
+2880clients served
Organisations and partners
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FAQ about games and esports lawyers
FAQ
01Do you work across Brazil and abroad?
Yes. Work is done online across Brazil and includes international contracts and registrations for clients abroad.
02How does it start?
With a short conversation to understand the case. Message on WhatsApp or book a slot on the online calendar.
03Can you help set up an association, team or league?
Yes. I handle bylaws, minutes, registration and tax ID, plus the rules and contracts so the team or league starts out properly set up.
04How do fees work?
Fees depend on the service and how complex the case is. They are set out in writing after the first conversation, following the Brazilian Bar fee table, with no surprises along the way.
05Do I need to visit an office?
No. Everything happens online: video calls, document sharing and digital signature of the engagement letter and power of attorney.
06Is what I send kept confidential?
Yes. Everything you share is covered by attorney-client privilege and handled under Brazil’s data protection law (LGPD).
07Is the outcome guaranteed?
No. No lawyer can promise an outcome. Each case depends on the facts, the evidence and what the other party does.
Contact
Got a ban, a contract or a launch coming up?
Tell me about your case on WhatsApp with the basics and any documents you have. Online across Brazil and abroad.