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Melanie Ellis

Melanie Ellis

UK 2026

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Northridge
 Northridge

Ranked in 1 practice area

Gaming

UK-wide

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Melanie is a gambling regulatory lawyer, advising on all aspects of gambling law including licence applications, compliance, advertising, licence reviews and changes of control.

Melanie has acted for a wide range of gambling operators including major online and land-based bookmakers and casinos, B2B game and software suppliers and start-ups. She also frequently advises operators of raffles, prize competitions, free draws and social gaming products. Melanie’s recent highlights include advising Evolution Gaming on a restructuring of its UK gambling licences and assisting a gambling operator through the Gambling Commission’s “Special Measures” process, resulting in a decision not to pursue a licence review.

Melanie has a particular interest in the use of new technology for gambling products and novel product ideas. She is a regular contributor to industry publications such as iGaming Business, EGR and Casino & Gaming International, writes a monthly column for Casino International and often speaks at industry events.

Career

2019 – Present: Partner, Northridge Law LLP 2008 – 2019: Assistant Solicitor / Senior Associate, Harris Hagan

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Gaming - UK-wide

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Melanie Ellis advises licensed gambling operators on all manner of compliance and regulatory matters. She also advises on advertising and anti-money laundering procedures.
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Strengths

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  • Melanie Ellis is phenomenal and the best lawyer I have worked with. When it comes to being a startup she is incredibly straightforward and tells us how it is.

    GamingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Melanie takes the time to understand what we wanted to achieve and provides us with clear and concise responses. She takes the time to ensure everything is clear to us, including costs and timeframes.

    GamingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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London (Firms)

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