Gaming
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
About
Provided by Memery Crystal
We provide a full range of legal services to the gambling industry. This includes licence application in the UK and other key jurisdictions, regulatory advice on new forms of gambling, dealing with disciplinary matters, commercial partnerships and new ventures, corporate transactions in the sector, and tax mitigation, as well as support in real estate and employment advice where needed. Our lawyers have advised some of the leading gambling operations in the world, including 888.com, Gala Leisure, Caesars, Pokerstars and the Health Lottery. We also advise financial institutions and governments on their approach to the gambling sector and its regulation.
Recent Matters
- Our lawyers were responsible for the development of the Health Lottery, the largest private lottery scheme in the UK.
- Advising on commercial arrangements for gambling companies – white label arrangements, affiliate agreements, outsourcing agreements, joint ventures and IP licences, as well as IT, software licensing and payment arrangements.
- Advising on corporate matters for companies wishing to make acquisitions or to list on the public markets about the special risks associated with gambling businesses, including multi-jurisdictional opinions on legality of operation.
- Providing legal opinions for operators seeking to establish arrangements with advertisers, platforms and financial institutions, such as Google, Apple, Facebook, PayPal and major banks.
Chambers Review
Memery Crystal adeptly advises gambling operators and clients from the technology sector on cross-border regulatory compliance, including on aspects such as game development. Its lawyers also represent clients globally in contentious matters such as investigations and risk management.
Work Highlights
- Memery Crystal assisted Blue Squid Studios on the development of a lottery platform.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a great depth of knowledge and technical expertise, in addition to always looking to accommodate clients' needs and priorities."
"We are always guaranteed the highest level of service and advice regardless of the complexity of the topic, and we have always received swift responses to our enquiries."
"The firm has a great depth of knowledge and technical expertise, in addition to always looking to accommodate clients' needs and priorities."
"We are always guaranteed the highest level of service and advice regardless of the complexity of the topic, and we have always received swift responses to our enquiries."
Notable Practitioners
Carl Rohsler is recognised for his work on behalf of leading clients in the gambling industry. He advises on change of control applications and corporate transactions, as well as being adept at handling contentious matters.
"I have worked with Carl over the years and he continues to be our best resource for all matters gaming and gambling. He is definitely in the premier division and I would not hesitate to recommend him."
"It feels as though Carl is a member of our team; he is a safe pair of hands who always delivers to the best of his abilities."
"Carl has a sophisticated knowledge and understanding of the gaming industry."
Ranked Lawyers at
Memery Crystal
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Members
Provided by Memery Crystal
Clients
Provided by Memery Crystal
Blue Squid Studios
CSGOROLL
ClearkSky Network
Gaming Realms (Slingo.com/Pocket Fruity/X Factor Games)
ITV plc
Jumbo Interactive
Papaya Gaming
Telegraph Media Group
The Health Lottery