Peter K.
Czegledy
he / him / his
Partner
Whether he is working on a transaction or providing strategic advice, Peter puts himself in the shoes of the client to gain a better understanding of what they want to achieve. He doesn’t just consider himself to be a service provider but a champion of his clients’ business goals. Peter provides practical, objective and honest advice tailored to suit his clients’ needs.
Peter is a member of the firm's Corporate Group, as well as the Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions and Technology Groups. He is Co-Leader of the firm's Gaming and Sports & Entertainment Groups. His practice includes assisting a spectrum of clients ranging from start-up private businesses to large multinationals.
The transactional portion of Peter's practice includes experience in the purchase and sale of businesses and substantial assets in industries ranging from information products and retail businesses to esports, health, mining and heavy industry. He has acted extensively on both domestic and international/multi-jurisdictional matters and on both strategic and financial portfolio/private equity acquisitions.
Peter acts on behalf of high technology clients active in the software, hardware, network and internet fields, including global industry leaders. He advises such parties in respect of strategic, competition, compliance and policy development matters as well as commercial relationship management, including license, distribution, supply, franchise, partnering and service arrangements. He has also provided advice on international trade matters as they relate to the provision of his clients' goods and services.
Peter’s esports practice includes corporate, commercial, transactional and regulatory matters for domestic and international clients. He has advised game publishers, platform providers, financing parties, regulators, payment processors, hardware manufacturers, underwriters, industry associations and other parties active throughout the sector. He frequently writes and speaks on legal issues related to the esports industry.
In the financing area, Peter has represented a number of private and public lenders, including Schedule I and Schedule II banks, in a variety of secured lending relationships. With respect to private lending, he participates in both traditional arrangements and angel, early-stage and venture capital situations.
Peter also has substantial expertise in the area of gambling and gaming law, with experience both in the acquisition/establishment phase and as ongoing corporate counsel managing compliance with applicable regulatory regimes and advising on technological applications. He has acted in both private transactions and public procurements, and has represented a multitude of leading participants in the casino, track, i-gaming, mobile gambling, skills gaming and social gaming industries.
Other Languages
Hungarian (spoken)
Professional Involvement
Memberships
- Co-Chair, Sports Lawyers Association, International Committee
- Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD)
- Canadian Gaming Association, Corporate Secretary
- International Masters of Gaming Law
- International Association of Gaming Advisors
- Canadian Space Society
- Canadian Alliance Against Software Theft, former Secretary-Treasurer
- Canadian Franchise Association
- Canadian Technology Law Association (CAN-TECH)
- Canadian Bar Association
- Ontario Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Teaching Engagements
- Former Instructor, The Regulation of Gaming and Legal Framework, Osgoode Hall Law School
- Former Instructor, Business Law Section of Law Society of Ontario Bar Admissions Course
- Lecturer on mergers and acquisition transactions at Osgoode Hall Law School
"Global Insights: Key Developments in International Sports Law – North America," Sports Lawyers Association Webinar, April 16, 2026.
"Sports Law Essentials," Windsor Sports & Entertainment Law Society Conference, March 25, 2026.
"Sports Law Field," Queens Faculty of Law Sports Industry Panel, November 12, 2025.
"Canadian Legal & Policy Landscape," Charitable Gaming Conference, October 29-30, 2025.
"eSports," Toronto Metropolitan University, October 28, 2025.
"Where the Wind is Blowing: Emerging Trends and Market Dynamics," IAGR 2025, October 20-23, 2025.
"Updates From Ontario," "Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC) Case Against Bodog" and "How Many Fish in the Pool? A Discussion of the Ontario Court Reference on Player Pools," Canadian Gaming Summit, June 17-19, 2025.
"The Convergence of Entertainment, Media and Sports Betting," IAGA 2025 International Gaming Summit, June 9-12, 2025.
"The Globalization of Sports Finance – International Investment Opportunities and Challenges and How to Manage Them," 2025 Sports Lawyers Association Annual Conference, May 15-17, 2025.
"Emerging Jurisdictions – The Americas," International Masters of Gaming Law 2025 Conference, April 23-25, 2025.
"The Osgoode Certificate in Gambling Law," Osgoode Hall Law School, April 3, 10, 2025.
"Global Insights: Key Development in Sports Law 2025," Sports Lawyers Association, March 27, 2025.
"Legal Gaming Landscape," 2024 Joint Charitable Gaming Conference, November 12-13, 2024.
"TMU: eSports and Video Gaming," Toronto Metropolitan University, November 5, 2024.
"Influencers in the Gaming Wild," IAGR & IGML Conference, October 21-24, 2024.
"Creativity With Constraints: Advertising Sports Betting in the Wake of Global Calls for Bans," Canadian Gaming Summit 2024, June 18-20, 2024.
"Policy & Legal Landscape," Charitable Gaming Conference, November 7-8, 2023.
"Ethics 101," IAGA International Gaming Summit, June 20-22, 2023.
"New Kids on the Block: Lessons Learned from International Operators' Entry into the Canadian Market," Canadian Gaming Summit, June 13-15, 2023.
"Not Just Playing Games - Advanced Data and Other Issues," World Technology Law Conference, May 24-26, 2023.
"Betting on Sports Betting - Current Industry Topics Facing Sports Entities and Athletes," SLA 2023 Annual Conference, May 10-13, 2023.
"Unlocking Canada," ICE Vox Conference, February 6-9, 2023.
"Roundtables Canada," ICE Vox Conference, February 6-9, 2023.
"Insights from British Columbia’s Gaming Regulator," with Sam McLeod, Assistant Deputy Minister for British Columbia's Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch, Canadian Gaming Association Gaming Leaders Forum, December 6, 2022.
"The Future of Sports Betting in Canada," Aird & Berlis Webinar, November 9, 2022.
“US/Canada Updates," IMGL 2022 Autumn Conference, September 15, 2022.
"Single-Game Sports Betting," Osgoode Hall Law School Sports Conference, March 21, 2022.
"Emerging Fields of Law," U of T Legal Hackers Virtual Panel Event, September 27, 2021.
“Integrity Issues in eSports,” Casino eSports Conference, September 4, 2019.
“eSports: Why It Matters to Canadian Casinos,” 2019 Canadian Gaming Summit, June 18-20, 2019.
“Overview of the Lottery Schemes Played in Canada,” 2018 Osgoode Certificate in Gaming Law Course, November 5, 2018.
“Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Gaming," Canadian Gaming Summit, June 18-20, 2018.
“Financing Gaming Business,” Canadian Gaming Summit, June 18-20, 2018.
“eSports – Opportunities and Risks," Responsible Gambling Council 2018 Discovery Conference, April 12, 2018.
"The Future of eSports in Canada," 2017 Canadian Gaming Summit, Vancouver B.C., June 19-21, 2017.
"Conduct and Management/What is it? What Should/Could it be?," 2017 Canadian Gaming Summit, Vancouver B.C., June 19-21, 2017.
"Social Gaming," prepared for Responsible Gaming Council, New York, March 11, 2015.
"Legal Drafting: Contract Drafting Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them," October 3, 2012.
"Investment Canada Act and Merger Provisions of the Competition Act (Canada): a Refresher," CPD accredited course, February 29, 2012.
“Buying and Selling in the World of Franchising,” Franchising-Diving Deep Conference, Lexpert, October 2011.
“Legal Drafting,” Law Society of Upper Canada, (CPD accredited course), May 2011.
"The Next Stage of Gaming is Already Here: Overcoming the Challenges of Mobile Technology," 5th Annual Legal and Business Guide to Gaming in Canada, Canadian Institute, March 2010.
"How Responsible Should the Law Be? Analyzing the Latest Progress in the Management of Problem Gambling," 4th Annual Legal and Business Guide to Gaming in Canada, Canadian Institute, February 2009.
"Latest Progress in the Management of Liability Risk from Problem Gamblers," 3rd Annual Legal and Business Guide to Gaming in Canada, Canadian Institute, February 2008.
"Self-Exclusion Agreements," Market Insight, August 2007.
"And They're Off: Racinos in Canada," Gaming in Canada Conference, February 2007.
"Racino Development and Expansion: What Opportunities Does the Future Hold?" 2nd Annual Legal and Business Guide to Gaming in Canada, February 2007.
"Mergers and Acquisitions," Osgoode Hall Law School Lecture, 2007.
"Cross Border M&A," CLE Legal Seminar, April 2006.
"Intellectual Property & Information Technology – Representations and Warranties," CLE Legal Seminar, November 2003.
"Information Technology & the Law," OAA Conference, September 2003.
"Tools for Canadian Mergers and Acquisitions," CLE Legal Seminar, June 2003.
"Technology Due Diligence Reps & Warranties," CLE Legal Seminar, December 2002.
Quoted in "A Record Year for Online Gambling in Ontario," Radio Canada, January 4, 2026.
Author, "Canada Builds One Canadian Economy in Response to Trade War," Legal Industry Reviews, November 2025.
Co-Author, "Buying and Selling Stakes in Companies: A Guide for Athlete Investors and Enterprises," Aird & Berlis LLP, The Spotlight, August 26, 2025.
Author, "Trading on Uncertainty: How to Navigate a Fragmented Economic Order," The Legal Industry Reviews: Canada, May 2025.
Co-Author, "A Guide to Commercial Patriotism: Understanding ‘Made in Canada’ and Similar Labels," Aird & Berlis LLP, May 6, 2025.
Author, "Bill C-59: New Rules for Environmental Claims by Tech Companies," The Legal Industry Reviews Canada, October 2024.
Quoted in "Ontarians Wagering Far More on Legal Online Casino Games Than on Sports Betting," CBC News, July 20, 2023.
Author, "Canada Continues Moving Towards Increased Corporate Transparency," Legal Industry Review Canada, June 2023.
Quoted in "Advertising a Primary Focus for Authorities in Ontario’s Gaming Market: Peter Czegledy," Law Times, June 7, 2023.
Quoted in "How Broader Sports Gambling Has Fared in Ontario and How It May Change Next," CBC News, April 2, 2023.
Author, "Crystal Ball Gazing: The Future of Sports Betting," Gaming Law Review, February 1, 2023.
Author, "Sports Betting Gains Traction in Canada," The Legal Industry Reviews Canada, February 2023.
Author, "Game Changers: The Future of Gambling, Sports Betting, and Esports in Post-Pandemic Canada," Lexpert, September 19, 2022.
Author, "Towards the Future: Where Will Sports Betting Go From Here?" Canadian Gaming Business, June 16, 2022.
Co-Author, "Gaming Moves Forward: Ontario Launches New iGaming Framework and Sports Betting Expands," The Spotlight, April 4, 2022.
Author, "M&A Trends in Canada for 2021," October 2021.
Author, "Esports Integrity Policies," Gaming Law Review, May 13, 2021.
"COVID-19 & Esports – Part 3 – Implications For the Future," Aird & Berlis Publication, May 27, 2020.
"COVID-19 & Esports – Part 2 – The Socio-Cultural Context," Aird & Berlis Publication, May 26, 2020.
"COVID-19 & Esports – Part 1 – The Economic and Industry Impact," Aird & Berlis Publication, May 25, 2020.
Author, "M&A Trends in Canada for 2020," January 2020.
Author, "M&A Trends in Canada for 2019," May 2019.
Author, "M&A Trends in Canada for 2018," May 2018.
Author, "eSport Gambling – A Global Explosion, a Domestic Opportunity," Canadian Gaming Lawyer Magazine, Summer 2017.
Author, "M&A Trends in Canada for 2017," May 2017.
Author, "M&A Trends in Canada for 2016," February 2016.
Author, “Canadian M&A Updates In Brief for 2015,” July 2015.
Co-Author (Canada), “Getting the Deal Through – Domains and Domain Names 2014,” Spring 2014.
Author, “Canadian M&A Updates In Brief for 2014,” March 2014.
Contributor, "Industry Roundtable: A Place for Social Gaming," Canadian Gaming Business, Winter 2013 - 2014.
Author, "Social Network Gaming: A Canadian Perspective," Canadian Gaming Lawyer Magazine, June 2013.
Co-Author, "Contract Drafting Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them," October 3, 2013.
Author, "Top M&A Trends in Canada for 2012," March 2013.
Author, "Top M&A Trends in Canada for 2012," October 2012.
Author, "Mobile Gambling – A Canadian Future?" Paper for 5th Annual Legal and Business Guide to Gaming in Canada Conference, March 2010.
Co-Author, "New Document Disclosure Regime Under the Competition Act (Canada)," Aird & Berlis LLP CompAct Newsletter, December 2009.