The metaverse is still a relatively new and ever-evolving concept. Many businesses will play a critical role in shaping its development, incorporating elements of virtual gaming, digital economies, and augmented and virtual reality.

Businesses looking to engage with the metaverse will face many of the same challenges they have always encountered in the linear world, but these challenges will now require an appreciation of the digital environment and the dynamic features offered by the metaverse.

The legal landscape of the metaverse is still largely uncharted territory, and there are a multitude of legal issues that need to be considered. Who owns the virtual land and assets? How do we protect the privacy and security of users in a virtual world? How do we regulate virtual economies and prevent fraud and abuse? These are just a few of the questions we’ve grappled with while advising on the legal implications of this complex and rapidly evolving landscape.

In this collection of articles, we delve into the various issues that arise in the metaverse as they affect our key sectors. We explore topics such as virtual property rights, privacy and security, virtual economies, jurisdiction, employment, and regulation of virtual content.

We hope that these articles will prove a useful resource and provide food for thought as you navigate both the challenges and opportunities the metaverse offers.