Metaverse

The metaverse is expected to grow exponentially in size and complexity, making data in the metaverse central to business operations across all sectors. This phenomenon parallels the proliferation of privacy, data protection and other laws and regulations impacting the metaverse.

Akin has served as longtime counsel to the most prominent innovators and companies in the metaverse. We have an industry-leading team of metaverse lawyers structuring innovative agreements and advising on sophisticated matters involving disclosure, consent and data management.

Our lawyers have deep knowledge and experience in advising on comprehensive privacy and data protection. We also routinely assist clients in matters involving avatars, biometrics, eye movements, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other machine-generated data.

Our multidisciplinary Metaverse team offers the full spectrum of services, including:

Advising on metaverse agreements, including as related to cybersecurity, privacy and data protection issues and in tailoring agreements to the client’s specific business objectives and technological needs.
Representing metaverse clients investing and conducting transactions in digital assets, cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Structuring deals and transactions involving metaverse, entertainment, film, television and digital media companies, including joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions.
Representing clients on metaverse disputes and investigations, regulatory and compliance, and lobbying and public policy.
Counseling investment management businesses, including credit, hedge, private equity and venture capital firms, on metaverse-related investments and transactions.
Advising metaverse clients on international trade matters, including on export controls and economic sanctions.
Representing metaverse companies on intellectual property and tax issues.

Learn more about our work in the Technology sector.