Gaming & Gambling - Asia-Pacific Region
Spotlight
What the Team is Known For
Addisons is an established law firm based in Sydney, Australia, and is well positioned to advise clients from the gaming and gambling sector in relation to investments, acquisitions, commercial issues and regulatory compliance. The team has a wealth of experience operating throughout the Asia-Pacific region in jurisdictions such as Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and New Zealand. Its client roster includes leading international sports betting firms, gaming machine suppliers and private equity investors.
Strengths
The firm provides sophisticated advice and execution, with a good balance of seniority in the team.
Addisons is a subject matter expert, and has good relationships with regulators.
Work Highlights
Addisons advised Bet365 in relation to licensing conditions in the Northern Territory as well as potential infringement of laws under the Australian Constitution that prohibit the offer of bets in certain jurisdictions.
Notable practitioners
Jamie Nettleton of Addisons in Sydney is widely respected for his expertise in the gaming and gambling sphere and is frequently cited by clients and peers alike as a pre-eminent figure in this field. He is regularly sought out to advise casinos, gaming machine suppliers, cruise ships, online gaming providers and other industry players on all manner of regulatory and licensing issues.
Jamie Nettleton is probably the leading gambling lawyer in Australia; he has a deep knowledge and is very responsive.
