Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, Gaming & Licensing

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Gaming & Licensing - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP has a leading gaming practice that works with the sector's premier clients. Spread across offices in key hubs such as Las Vegas and Atlantic City, the team has unparalleled experience when advising on gaming matters. Brownstein's lawyers are equally at home when advising on domestic US work, as when assisting international clients. Its client list includes major casinos and resorts, online gaming companies and private equity groups.

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Work Highlights

Brownstein provided strategic and legal advice to DraftKings with regard to the roll-out of sports betting in New Jersey.

Strengths

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Brownstein is really the gold standard when it comes to gaming regulatory counsel in the US. There's not a gaming investment you can think of doing that they lack experience in.

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Brownstein has always been the top go-to firm for casinos, and it is considered top-notch.

Gaming & Licensing respondent
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Brownstein is really the gold standard when it comes to gaming regulatory counsel in the US. There's not a gaming investment you can think of doing that they lack experience in.

Gaming & Licensing respondent
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Brownstein has always been the top go-to firm for casinos, and it is considered top-notch.

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Notable Practitioners

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Frank A Schreck

Star Individuals

Frank Schreck is widely viewed as one of the leading gaming attorneys in the US and he is well placed to advise on gaming issues with a national and international scope. He has experience providing counsel on regulatory compliance and licensing matters for major clients in the gaming market.

You can't say enough about Frank and his depth of knowledge in the gaming community.

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William Downey III

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Co-chair of the firm's gaming practice, William Downey is noted for his broad practice, regularly representing casinos and other hospitality entities in a range of gaming-related matters. He is highly experienced with a broad practice that sees him working on everything from financing transactions to license applications.

William is very knowledgeable and bright.

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Pacifico S Agnellini

Band 2

Pacifico Agnellini handles the full range of regulatory compliance and commercial transactions. He has experience working on matters pertaining to casinos and online platforms.

Pacifico's strengths are his knowledge, experience and great contacts at regulatory bodies.

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Scott Scherer

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Scott Scherer is a highly experienced attorney noted for his background at the Nevada Gaming Control Board. He is particularly commended for his history of representing large international clients on all manner of gaming issues.

Scott is exceptionally good at gaming compliance and is known as one of the top gaming attorneys in Nevada.

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Sonia Church Vermeys

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Sonia Church Vermeys is a highly proficient practitioner with a wealth of experience in gaming-related licensing matters across a variety of states. She is regularly sought by clients to advise in regulatory matters, as well as investment opportunities and real estate cases.

Sonia is very responsive, always spot-on with her advice and great to work with.

Sonia is always very thorough, good to work with and responsive.

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