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Covington & Burling LLP

Gaming & Licensing

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Covington & Burling LLP

Rankings

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Gaming & Licensing - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling's team is highlighted for its strength in handling both litigation and transactional matters. The firm has a broad client list, which includes casinos, video game companies and gaming manufacturers. The team has additional experience of advising on sports betting and social sweepstakes.

Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling represented the American Gaming Association in several lawsuits regarding prediction markets.

Strengths

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  • The team has depth of knowledge and expertise across all issues, as well as a global understanding and awareness of changing policy. They have the ability to anticipate upcoming issues and have industry connections.

    Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA
  • All of my dealings with the firm are fantastic, and the breadth of knowledge across their highly skilled team is invaluable.

    Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA
  • The team knows and understands our business which enables the team to be more than just legal advisers. Every person I have engaged with at Covington & Burling has been outstanding.

    Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA
  • The speed at which they are able to deliver work product that is both thorough and creative has been incredible.

    Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA
  • They are highly qualified and experienced, and are exceptional at breaking down or simplifying the issues at hand. Their competency really comes through; they put matters in concrete terms, and are always very approachable and available.

    Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Edward Rippey
    Band 3Edward Rippey

    Edward Rippey

    Co-chair of the firm's gaming industry practice, Edward Rippey handles litigation as well as providing counsel on acquisitions related to iGaming organizations. His clients include gambling resorts and land-based casinos.

    • He is professional, extremely knowledgeable and sincere in his guidance and approach.

      Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA
    • Edward is an extremely trusted counsellor; his intelligence, thoroughness, and speed are unmatched.

      Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA
    • Edward is a key strategic adviser to our company. He is highly sophisticated and understands business needs in an ever-evolving practice.

      Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Covington & Burling LLP (1)

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