Ranking tables
Gaming & Gambling | Global
Global Market Leaders
Senior Statespeople
- Meir Linzen Herzog Fox & Neeman
- Peter C Montegriffo KC Hassans
- Frank A SchreckBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
- Hilary Stewart-JonesHarris Hagan
- Jason ChessWiggin LLP
- Julian HarrisHarris Hagan
- Michael D Lipton KCDickinson Wright LLP
Band 1
- Cristina Romero de Alba Loyra Abogados
- David Zeffman CMS
- Gil White Herzog Fox & Neeman
- James Scicluna WH Partners
- Jeremy P. Kleiman Saiber LLC
- Justin Franssen Franssen Tolboom Attorneys at Law
- Nicholas Aquilina BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law
- Nina Henningsen Mazanti-Andersen
- Olga Finkel WH Partners
- Santiago Asensi Gisbert Asensi Abogados
- Thomas Talos BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law
- David McLeishWiggin LLP
- Jamie NettletonAddisons
- John HaganHarris Hagan
- Jörg HofmannMelchers
- Nick NoctonMishcon de Reya LLP
- Stephen KetteleyWiggin LLP
Band 2
- Ana Maria Baciu BACIU PARTNERS
- Andrew Danson Bird & Bird
- Behnam Dayanim Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- Diane Mullenex Pinsent Masons
- Liran Barak Herzog Fox & Neeman
- Marie J Jones Fox Rothschild
- Bahar AlaeddiniHarris Hagan
- Chris ElliottWiggin LLP
- J Kelly DuncanJones Walker LLP
- Philippe VlaemminckPharumlegal
- Susan BreenMishcon de Reya LLP
Band 3
- A Jeff Ifrah Ifrah Law
- Alla Serebrianskaia Asensi Abogados
- Cosmina Simion WH Simion & Partners
- Jacob Sarov Firon Law Firm
- Quirino Mancini WH Partners
- Rui Pinto Proenca MdME
- Stefano Sbordoni Sbordoni & Partners
- Steven J Caetano ISOLAS LLP
- Albert AgustinoyCuatrecasas
- Garron WhitesmanWhitesmans
- Heidi M StaudenmaierSnell & Wilmer LLP
- Henrik Norsk HoffmannNordic Legal
- Joe KellyA&L Goodbody
- Matthias SpitzMelchers
- Pieter PaepeEdson
- Wulf HambachHambach & Hambach Law Firm
Band 4
- Adam Berger Duane Morris LLP
- Andrew Montegriffo Hassans
- Anna Soilleux-Mills CMS
- Carlos Portilla Portilla Ruy-Diaz y Aguilar, S.C.
- CJ Fisher Fox Rothschild
- Dotan Baruch Baruch & Co.
- Elizabeth Dunn Bird & Bird
- Frank Tolboom Franssen Tolboom Attorneys at Law
- Giulio Coraggio DLA Piper Italy
- Patricia Lalanda Ordonez Loyra Abogados
- Peter A Isola ISOLAS LLP
- Simon Planzer Planzer Law
- Frieder BackuWitzel Erb Backu & Partner
- Kok Keng LauRajah & Tann Singapore LLP
- Marc EllingerEllinger and Associates
- Niki StephensMishcon de Reya LLP
- Ranjana AdhikariShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
- Reuben PortanierGTG Legal
- Wayne LurieLurie Inc
Associates to watch
Senior Statespeople
S Meir LinzenHerzog Fox & Neeman | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Senior Statespeople |The well-regarded Meir Linzen has expertise in working with global groups in relation to tax, structuring and corporate advice.
S Peter C Montegriffo KCHassans | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Senior Statespeople |Peter Montegriffo KC is a noted name in the field who often works on transactional and regulatory matters. He leads the gaming and gambling team at Hassans.
- Frank A SchreckBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Senior Statespeople
- Michael D Lipton KCDickinson Wright LLP | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 Cristina Romero de AlbaLoyra Abogados | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 1 |Cristina De Alba assists in acquisitions in the industry, as well as regulatory and licensing matters. She has strong experience of European and Latin American matters.
Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Leisure and Hospitality1 David ZeffmanCMS | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 1 |David Zeffman is a leading lawyer in the space. He is a go-to for transactions and regulatory matters.
1 Gil WhiteHerzog Fox & Neeman | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 1 |Gil White assists clients with go-private acquisitions as well as tax, structuring and commercial advice. He is based in Israel.
1 James SciclunaWH Partners | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 1 |James Scicluna is a premier practitioner who handles a range of gaming and gambling matters. He splits his time between the UK and Malta.
1 Jeremy P. KleimanSaiber LLC | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 1 |Jeremy Kleiman is based in the USA and has expertise in global gaming and gambling matters. His clients include those in the online gaming space.
1 Justin FranssenFranssen Tolboom Attorneys at Law | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 1 |Justin Franssen frequently assists international clients with acquisitions. He is based in Amsterdam.
1 Nicholas AquilinaBRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 1 |Nicholas Aquilina advises clients on IPOs in the sector, as well as sports betting and licensing matters.
1 Nina HenningsenMazanti-Andersen | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 1 |Nina Henningsen advises clients on large international transactions. She is a leading practitioner in the field and based in Copenhagen.
1 Olga FinkelWH Partners | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 1 |Olga Finkel sits in the firm's Malta office. She is a go-to lawyer for all manner of gaming and gambling matters.
1 Santiago Asensi GisbertAsensi Abogados | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 1 |Santiago Asensi is held in high regard for his abilities in gaming and gambling matters. He is best known for his work with Spanish clients.
1 Thomas TalosBRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 1 |Thomas Talos advises clients such as online and offline gaming companies. He is based in Austria.
Band 2
2 Ana Maria BaciuBACIU PARTNERS | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 2 |Ana Maria Baciu counts leading international gaming companies as clients. She often works on regulatory matters.
2 Andrew DansonBird & Bird | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 2 |Andrew is renowned for his expertise in advising on acquisitions in the gambling sector, as well as joint ventures. He is based in London.
2 Behnam DayanimOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 2 |Behnam Dayanim has strong abilities in cross-border gaming matters. His clients include technology companies.
2 Diane MullenexPinsent Masons | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 2 |Diane Mullenex handles regulatory and licensing matters. Her clients include British and French entities.
2 Liran BarakHerzog Fox & Neeman | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 2 |Liran Barak is adept at handling a range of matters, including licensing issues. He chairs the firm's regulatory practice.
2 Marie J JonesFox Rothschild | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 2 |Marie Jones advises international companies on licensing aspects of casino proposals, regulatory due diligence and sports betting licence applications. She is located in Atlantic City.
Band 3
3 A Jeff IfrahIfrah Law | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 3 |Jeff has particular expertise in advising startups in the eSports space as well as assisting clients with compliance with State and Federal law.
3 Alla SerebrianskaiaAsensi Abogados | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 3 |Alla Serebrianskaia advises on in licensing procedures, regulatory and compliance matters. She works with both online and land-based operators.
3 Cosmina SimionWH Simion & Partners | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 3 |Cosmina has considerable expertise advising clients on matters such as obtaining local gaming licenses. Her clients include international gaming companies.
3 Jacob SarovFiron Law Firm | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 3 |Jacob Sarov is adept at handling matters such as M&A. His expertise also covers restructurings.
3 Quirino ManciniWH Partners | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 3 |Quirino advises international companies operating in the Italian gaming market on licensing matters. He is based in Rome.
3 Rui Pinto ProencaMdME | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 3 |Rui Pinto Proenca is noted for his expertise in handling transactional matters. He is based in Macau.
3 Stefano SbordoniSbordoni & Partners | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 3 |Stefano Sbordoni advises foreign clients on matters in the gambling sector ranging from reorganisations of public tenders to administrative matters.
3 Steven J CaetanoISOLAS LLP | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 3 |Steven Caetano is a noted name in the Gibraltar market. He often handles transactional matters.
Band 4
4 Adam BergerDuane Morris LLP | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 4 |Adam Berger has expertise advising clients on regulatory approval matters, as well as matters concerning consumer protection law. He also advises on transactions in the sector.
4 Andrew MontegriffoHassans | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 4 |Based in Gibraltar, Andrew Montegriffo advises clients in the fintech and digital industries on a wide range of legal issues including licensing, regulatory, financing, corporate structuring and general commercial matters
4 Anna Soilleux-MillsCMS | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 4 |Anna Soilleux-Mills has expertise advising clients on gambling regulation, consumer law, e-commerce and data protection among other matters. She is based in London.
4 Carlos PortillaPortilla Ruy-Diaz y Aguilar, S.C. | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 4 |Carlos Portilla is based in Mexico. He handles a range of regulatory matters.
4 CJ FisherFox Rothschild | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 4 |CJ Fisher advises international clients on gambling licence applications. He also handles regulatory and compliance matters.
4 Dotan BaruchBaruch & Co. | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 4 |Dotan Baruch is located in Israel. He handles a range of matters, including M&A and restructurings.
Key sectorsLeisure and Hospitality|Sport|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)4 Elizabeth DunnBird & Bird | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 4 |Elizabeth Dunn is based in the firm's London office. She advises on corporate restructurings in the sector, among other matters.
4 Frank TolboomFranssen Tolboom Attorneys at Law | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 4 |Frank Tolboom has a strong focus on regulation, licensing and compliance issues. He is also adept at handling contentious matters.
4 Giulio CoraggioDLA Piper Italy | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 4 |Giulio Coraggio has expertise advising on disputes in the sector. His clients include casino operators.
4 Patricia Lalanda OrdonezLoyra Abogados | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 4 |Patricia Lalanda Ordonez assists clients with online gambling regulation and administrative processes. She also advises clients on trade mark mandates in the gambling industry as well as on IP and data protection matters.
Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Leisure and Hospitality|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)4 Peter A IsolaISOLAS LLP | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 4 |Peter Isola assists clients with court proceedings. He is also well versed in handling non-contentious matters, including regulatory issues.
4 Simon PlanzerPlanzer Law | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 4 |Simon Planzer advises clients on regulatory issues, among other matters. He is experienced in handling cross-border matters.
Associates to watch
- Lucy PatersonBird & Bird | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Associates to watch |
Lucy advises on mandates involving UK National Lottery operators. She also regularly works with European lottery operations.