Department profile
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Gaming & Licensing

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Rankings

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Gaming & Licensing - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is experienced in handling a variety of gaming law matters, from licensing to advising on social sweepstakes. The law firm counts among its clients established players in the gaming space as well as newer sports wagering operators. It has particular expertise representing skill-games clients in litigations and arbitrations.

Work Highlights

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  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP advised Global Players Network on gaming regulatory and compliance matters across several jurisdictions.

Strengths

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  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is highly responsive and efficient in resolving issues, allowing us to operate smoothly while managing risk and maintaining regulatory alignment. We view it as a trusted strategic partner and an integral part of our decision-making process.

    Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA
  • They are incredibly knowledgeable, very responsive, thoughtful, analytical and well-connected to the industry and the space. They are on top of all updates and developments, and their ramifications on our business.

    Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Behnam Dayanim
    Band 1Behnam Dayanim

    Behnam Dayanim

    Behnam Dayanim is an eminent gaming attorney who focuses on online gaming and licensing matters. He regularly advises on M&A and financing transactions, as well as significant litigation matters, for companies in the gaming sector and in sports wagering.

    • Behnam is exceptionally responsive, consistently proactive and available when needed. His knowledge of the sector is outstanding, and he handles matters of all sizes with the same high level of sophistication, judgment and attention to detail.

      Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA
    • Behnam is a strategic thinker with deep and broad expertise across a range of specialties. He is highly responsive and appropriately prioritizes time-critical work.

      Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA
    • His communication is clear and timely, and advice is always delivered with an understanding of urgency when commercial or regulatory timelines are tight. He has always provided fast, direct access, with full accountability and consistency of engagement.

      Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA
    • Behnam has encyclopedic knowledge of the digital space, and is deeply knowledgeable on whole e-commerce systems, privacy, gaming and marketing.

      Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA
    • His guidance is consistently practical, commercially informed, business-aware and deeply attuned to the current regulatory landscape in which we operate, enabling us to address complex legal and compliance matters with speed and confidence.

      Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA

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