UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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Harris Hagan is a specialist licensing firm that is highly regarded for its gaming expertise. It is primarily known for licensing and regulatory work on behalf of both land-based and online gambling operators. The department has further strength advising financial institutions on their corporate operations in the gaming sector.
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Harris Hagan provided comprehensive advice to numerous leading gambling businesses on all licensing, compliance and enforcement matters, including operating licence reviews and Gambling Commission compliance investigations.
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Harris Hagan's vast experience within the gambling industry is first-class. The firm is always seen to be representing the industry at key events and always stays abreast of changes and trends.
Harris Hagan provides thoughtful and constructive advice on transaction structuring and approaches to regulatory filings.
Harris Hagan's depth of expertise and breadth of experience means it is able to quickly digest and distil the complex and sophisticated questions faced by operators.
Harris Hagan offers a high level of dependability and service which provides a level of reassurance that they have our back.
Harris Hagan has excellent knowledge of the requirements of the Gambling Commission, and also maintains excellent relationships with them.
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Bahar Alaeddini is noted for her adept handling of regulatory matters concerning online and land-based gambling. Her practice also encompasses corporate, licensing and compliance issues.
Bahar Alaeddini is both very commercial and creative. She helps us work through a number of thorny regulatory application issues with great results.
Bahar is an excellent partner; the advice she offers is always on point and she bridges the gap between regulation, business and culture effortlessly.
Bahar Alaeddini is a really clear and precise thinker, providing relevant and timely advice with great commercial acumen.
Bahar is incredibly precise and always fully ingrained in all the details of whatever regulatory matter you are facing. She is always my first call in the UK.
Bahar is strategic and does not just follow a regulator's statutory scheme. She understands what our objectives are, creating a licensing strategy that is sensitive to clients' needs.
John Hagan is a notable figure in the industry, who is recognised for his expertise in corporate, regulatory and licensing matters concerning online and land-based gambling. He counts a number of key names in the gaming industry among his clients, and also has experience of advising start-ups and investors.
John Hagan provides in-depth training for our executive team and supports our corporate change of control.
John Hagan is incredibly responsive, always available and very balanced. You can have an open discussion with him on what route to take.
John responds quickly to any instructions, seeks feedback from the client and deals with any dissatisfaction with the work. He has deep and unique knowledge of the legal landscape in the UK market.
In the world of gambling law, John Hagan is a legend.
It is a pleasure to work with John on delivering training to our delegates, including executive-level staff and board members.
David is proactive, understands the needs of what we were trying to achieve and delivers the training with professionalism and expertise.
David is excellent and provides us with a pragmatic and supportive view in everything he does for us.
David Whyte offers a high level of service, is calm under pressure and is both strategically able and brilliant on detail.
David works on a lot of material of a complex nature. He always delivers on time and takes into account the opinion of the client in the brief. He is a good communicator.
David Whyte's advice is very clear, completely practical and hugely commercial. He totally understands the competing demands within an operator.
Jessica Wilson has quickly developed insightful knowledge of the UK gambling market through an impressive display of, and growing reputation for, advising clients on complex acquisitions and both land-based and online gambling activities.
Jessica Wilson is very thorough and available to help us navigate complex regulatory and legal challenges.
Jessica is an up-and-coming lawyer who has taken on the culture of Harris Hagan in providing excellent service.
Jessica Wilson is really a dynamo and coming on fast.
Jessica is our go-to for any gambling-related issues. She always delivers and is a great asset for our business.
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