GAMING & BETTING
With fast growing technology and progressive regulation, it is more important than ever to approach matters with the same level of innovation as our clients.
The gambling sector is complex, ever-changing and inconsistently regulated internationally. Our team understands the regulatory and commercial environment in which the gambling sector operates across multiple jurisdictions. We appreciate the importance of working with true sector specialists. We are ranked for Gaming and Betting in the Legal 500 and Gaming in Chambers and Partners.
We understand the commercial objectives of our clients and the importance of balancing these objectives with regulatory requirements. With fast growing technology and progressive regulation, it is more important than ever that we approach matters with the same level of innovation as our clients.
Gaming law is not a branch of law in the traditional sense – but rather a collection of several areas of law (including regulatory law, company law, contract law, intellectual property, data protection, tax and competition law). Our specialism means that we are perfectly positioned to address gaming matters in an efficient and streamlined manner.
Our Gaming & Betting team undertake a significant amount of work in the gaming and betting sectors worldwide. Our team has extensive experience in managing and advising on complex, cross-border transactions, with vast experience in working in Australia, Gibraltar, Malta, Cyprus (North and South), the Isle of Man, Curacao, Canada, the USA, Panama, the Philippines, Mauritius, the Seychelles, and Singapore. Our familiarity with local and international regulations means we have multi-jurisdictional capabilities and assist both UK and international clients in dealing effectively with all gaming related matters.
Our expertise in gaming and betting law enables us to assist with:
Regulatory compliance – including advising on issues arising under the Gambling Act 2005 and associated legislation
Licence applications – for both land based and online operators advising on gambling licence applications and authorisations (including operating, premises and personal licences)
Liaising with regulators on behalf of operators in relation to applications and investigations
Corporate structuring both domestically and offshore
Drafting associated commercial documents such as agreements, rules and terms and conditions
Matters of intellectual property
Commercial deals and contracts
Data Protection and Data Processing
Criminal investigations
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