
John Hagan
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John co-founded Harris Hagan with Julian Harris in May 2004 and is recognised as a leading gambling lawyer by operators, suppliers and regulators throughout the world. He advises many of the world’s largest land-based and online gambling businesses, as well as start-ups, investors and leading international law firms. John has extensive experience advising on legal classification, licence applications, casino competitions, change of corporate control and specialist regulatory matters relating to mergers and acquisitions. He also advises on regulatory compliance assessments and investigations, and licence reviews.
John is recognised by Chambers UK as having “extremely deep knowledge and real understanding of client challenges with regulators”. Chambers Global sources commend his “modern mind and ability to understand what the operators want,” with others stating that “he knows the regulatory law inside out and is extremely well respected by everyone.”
Career
Articled Wedlake Bell; qualified in 1993; Biddle (then Pinsents) 1998-2004. Founding partner of Harris Hagan in May 2004.
Professional Memberships
A Past President of International Association of Gaming Advisors. Deputy Chairman of GamCare. Former Chairman of the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling. International Masters of Gaming Law.
Personal
University College Dublin 1986-89. Enjoys golf, rugby, football and chess.
Chambers Review
UK
John Hagan is a notable figure in the industry, 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, with additional experience advising start-ups and investors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He brings enormous experience and first-rate advice to the table."
"He has a personable manner, which is helpful in challenging conversations."
"He brings enormous experience and first-rate advice to the table."
"He has a personable manner, which is helpful in challenging conversations."
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