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We advise clients on all their regulatory needs, from licence applications, compliance requirements and preparation of policies and terms and conditions, through to compliance assessments, regulatory investigations and licence reviews. We are specialists in anti-money laundering and safer gambling requirements, with expertise in both remote and land-based operations. In an industry with ever evolving and expanding regulatory requirements and increasingly active regulators, an effective governance and compliance framework has never been more vital.
We have advised numerous individuals and corporates in connection with regulatory enforcement action including representing clients before the Regulatory Panel of the Gambling Commission and on appeal to the First Tier Tribunal. Our specialists provide clarity in helping to resolve even the most complex of issues. We have deep experience of managing relations with the regulator, holding the regulator to account and successfully concluding licence reviews through regulatory settlement.
Our lawyers are recognised for being able to bring a unique blend of corporate, regulatory and commercial expertise to a particular matter. This enables us to add strategic value to international corporate transactions and commercial arrangements. We regularly assist clients in assessing the impact of regulation, compliance and enforcement risk on corporate and commercial transactions and global licensing and expansion plans.
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Mishcon de Reya advises across the spectrum of betting and gaming issues. The firm is especially proficient in counselling gaming companies on complex commercial matters, with particular strength providing licensing, compliance and regulatory advice. The firm demonstrates additional prowess in multijurisdictional mandates.
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Mishcon de Reya advised Aristocrat on the international gambling regulatory aspects of the client's USD1.2 billion acquisition of NeoGames.
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The entire Mishcon de Reya team is very industry-savvy and up to date on the most current trends.
Mishcon de Reya is excellent at handling a range of complex and sophisticated matters for us. The firm really gets to the heart of the issues and then delivers sensible and pragmatic advice.
Mishcon de Reya offers superb knowledge of the UKGC regulator landscape, a strong leadership team as well as a very strong associate setup. The team is always available to support.
The insights from the Mishcon de Reya team’s experience are incredibly valuable to us.
The work from Mishcon de Reya is of high quality, thorough and embeds valuable practical and commercially based advice.
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Whenever I have a client that needs assistance on a UK gaming matter, Nick Nocton is my first call. I know he will be incredibly responsive and deliver sound and commercially smart advice.
Nick is on the ball all the time and keeps in constant touch. Nick makes sure that everything is delivered on time. It is obvious that he has a very strong relationship with the UKGC.
Nick is a shrewd operator with a wealth of experience dealing with complex regulatory matters.
Nick Nocton is very knowledgeable, has been in the industry a long time and his responses are always quick.
Nick is amazing and we are treated like royalty with him. When we ask a question, he does not only give the right answer, but also opens the question to other factors we had not considered before.
Susan Breen is probably one of the best lawyers I have ever met.
Susan Breen has exceptional commercial awareness.
Susan is a grande dame of the gambling industry. She has guided a very many business owners and CEOs through pivotal decisions in their business's lifespan.
Susan has extensive technical knowledge and is highly commercial and analytical in complex scenarios, with a client-focused approached.
Susan is an incredibly sensible head and someone you know you can go to who will offer practical advice, not just spit legal jargon. She has a great network and is a very good source of information.
Niki Stephens provides regulatory, commercial and licensing advice in the gaming industry. She also handles contentious matters for clients, including land-based and remote operators. Additionally, she assists with the gaming aspects of M&A transactions.
Niki Stephens is brilliant, really fantastic and one of the best lawyers I have worked with. She is very hands-on and practical.
Niki Stephens is as sharp as they come and easy to work with.
Niki is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and a pleasure to work with.
Stuart McMaster is very proactive and helpful for a horizon scan. He can flag issues that we are not aware of yet and package it up in a very easy and practical way.
Stuart McMaster has a deep understanding of the gambling sector and is able to cut through complex issues with strategic and pragmatic advice.
I like Stuart McMaster's unique ability to simplify complex legal and regulatory issues and find viable solutions. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
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