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Jamie has developed a deep expertise advising on the complex and increasingly restrictive regulations that affect operators and investors in the gaming and gambling sectors. His pre-eminent understanding of these sectors is consistently recognised in legal benchmark surveys and directories.
This global reputation sees Jamie’s guidance sought by Australian and international gaming machine manufacturers, wagering operators, casinos, social media platforms, online gambling and other gambling service providers. His clear advice and commercial approach help them navigate licensing, regulatory and compliance issues, sports and racing integrity, consumer, advertising and privacy law issues.
Jamie’s experience is particularly valued by clients looking to enter these sectors, including inbound and outbound investors into gambling businesses. In this capacity, he has advised many leading private equity firms.
Jamie’s expertise extends to assistance to international parties in setting up business in Australia. He works closely with clients in developing their Australian business strategies, particularly in connection with the use of new technologies and where business is being conducted in a highly regulated sector. In addition to advising gambling industry participants and investors, he has assisted numerous direct selling/MLM companies, as well as retailers and e-commerce companies in understanding the Australian regulatory environment.
Jamie has been recognised as a leading gambling and gaming lawyer by several key ranking bodies including Chambers and Partners (in which he has been recognised as a Global Market Leader every year since 2008) and Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession. Since 2017 Jamie has been recognised as a WWL Global Elite Thought Leader. He is also a previous President of International Masters of Gaming Law.
