Ranking tables
Gaming & Gambling | Global
Global Market Leaders
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Meir Linzen Herzog Fox & Neeman21 Years Ranked
Peter C Montegriffo KC Hassans20 Years Ranked- Frank A SchreckBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
- Hilary Stewart-JonesHarris Hagan
- Julian HarrisHarris Hagan
- Michael D Lipton KCDickinson Wright LLP
Behnam Dayanim Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP15 Years Ranked
Cristina Romero de Alba Loyra Abogados14 Years Ranked- David Zeffman CMS14 Years Ranked
Gil White Herzog Fox & Neeman22 Years Ranked
James Scicluna WH Partners14 Years Ranked- Jamie Nettleton Addisons18 Years Ranked
Jeremy P. Kleiman Saiber LLC5 Years Ranked
Jörg Hofmann Melchers18 Years Ranked
Justin Franssen Franssen Tolboom Attorneys at Law18 Years Ranked
Nicholas Aquilina BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law8 Years Ranked
Nina Henningsen Mazanti-Andersen14 Years Ranked
Olga Finkel WH Partners16 Years Ranked
Santiago Asensi Gisbert Asensi Abogados18 Years Ranked
Thomas Talos BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law16 Years Ranked- David McLeishWiggin LLP
- John HaganHarris Hagan
- Nick NoctonMishcon de Reya LLP
- Stephen KetteleyWiggin LLP
A Jeff Ifrah Ifrah Law4 Years Ranked
Ana Maria Baciu BACIU PARTNERS5 Years Ranked
Andrew Danson Bird & Bird4 Years Ranked
Cosmina Simion WH Simion & Partners5 Years Ranked- Diane Mullenex Pinsent Masons14 Years Ranked
Jacob Sarov Firon Law Firm3 Years Ranked
Liran Barak Herzog Fox & Neeman5 Years Ranked
Marie J Jones Fox Rothschild7 Years Ranked- Bahar AlaeddiniHarris Hagan
- Chris ElliottWiggin LLP
- J Kelly DuncanJones Walker LLP
- Joe KellyA&L Goodbody
- Philippe VlaemminckPharumlegal
- Susan BreenMishcon de Reya LLP
- Wulf HambachHambach & Hambach Law Firm
Alla Serebrianskaia Asensi Abogados11 Years Ranked
Carlos Portilla Portilla Ruy-Diaz y Aguilar, S.C.5 Years Ranked- Kok Keng Lau Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP11 Years Ranked
Matthias Spitz Melchers7 Years Ranked
Quirino Mancini WH Partners18 Years Ranked
Rui Pinto Proença MdME11 Years Ranked
Simon Planzer Planzer Law5 Years Ranked
Steven J Caetano ISOLAS LLP14 Years Ranked- Albert AgustinoyCuatrecasas
- Garron WhitesmanWhitesmans
- Heidi M StaudenmaierSnell & Wilmer LLP
- Henrik Norsk HoffmannNordic Legal
- Pieter PaepeEdson
- Reuben PortanierGTG Legal
- Stefano SbordoniSbordoni & Partners
Adam Berger Duane Morris LLP2 Years Ranked
Andrew Montegriffo Hassans2 Years Ranked- Anna Soilleux-Mills CMS4 Years Ranked
Christoph Leitgeb DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte1 Years Ranked
CJ Fisher Fox Rothschild2 Years Ranked
Dotan Baruch Baruch & Co.15 Years Ranked- Elizabeth Dunn Bird & Bird2 Years Ranked
Frank DiGiacomo Duane Morris LLP1 Years Ranked
Frank Tolboom Franssen Tolboom Attorneys at Law2 Years Ranked
Giulio Coraggio DLA Piper Italy8 Years Ranked
Patricia Lalanda Ordonez Loyra Abogados2 Years Ranked
Pedro Cortés Lektou12 Years Ranked
Peter A Isola ISOLAS LLP20 Years Ranked- Peter Czegledy Aird & Berlis LLP1 Years Ranked
Ron Segev Segev LLP1 Years Ranked- Carl RohslerKeystone Law
- Frieder BackuWitzel Erb Backu & Partner
- Marc DunbarJones Walker LLP
- Marc EllingerEllinger and Associates
- Niki StephensMishcon de Reya LLP
- Ranjana AdhikariShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
- Terence CassarGTG Legal
- Wayne LurieLurie Inc
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople

S Meir Linzen
Herzog Fox & Neeman | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedMeir Linzen is a respected expert known for advising global groups on tax matters, corporate structuring, and strategic business guidance.

S Peter C Montegriffo KC
Hassans | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedPeter Montegriffo KC is a prominent figure in the industry, frequently advising on transactional and regulatory issues. He heads the gaming and gambling division at Hassans.
- Frank A SchreckBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Senior Statespeople
- Michael D Lipton KCDickinson Wright LLP | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1

1 Behnam Dayanim
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedBehnam Dayanim is highly skilled in handling cross-border gaming matters and advises a range of technology companies.

1 Cristina Romero de Alba
Loyra Abogados | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedCristina 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 Zeffman
CMS | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedDavid Zeffman is a leading lawyer in the gaming and gambling sector, widely recognised as a trusted advisor on transactional and regulatory matters.

1 Gil White
Herzog Fox & Neeman | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedBased in Israel, Gil White advises clients on go-private acquisitions, as well as providing guidance on tax, structuring, and commercial matters.

1 James Scicluna
WH Partners | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedJames Scicluna is a leading practitioner in the gaming and gambling sector, handling a broad range of matters while dividing his time between the UK and Malta
Key sectorsFinancial Services|Leisure and Hospitality|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Sport1 Jamie NettletonAddisons | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedBased in Sydney, Jamie Nettleton advises international clients on regulatory matters within the gaming and gambling industry.

1 Jeremy P. KleimanSaiber LLC | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedJeremy Kleiman, based in the USA, is recognised for his expertise in global gaming and gambling matters, with a client base that includes leading online gaming operators

1 Jörg HofmannMelchers | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedJörg Hofmann chairs the firm’s gaming and betting law practice group and advises on the full spectrum of gaming and gambling matters.

1 Justin Franssen
Franssen Tolboom Attorneys at Law | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedBased in Amsterdam, Justin Franssen regularly advises international clients on acquisitions within the gaming and gambling sector
Key sectorsLeisure and Hospitality|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
1 Nicholas Aquilina
BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedNicholas Aquilina advises clients on IPOs within the gaming sector, as well as on sports betting and licensing matters

1 Nina Henningsen
Mazanti-Andersen | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedNina Henningsen specializes in advising clients on major international transactions and is recognized as a leading expert in her field. She is based in Copenhagen.

1 Olga Finkel
WH Partners | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedOlga Finkel, based in the firm’s Malta office, is widely recognized as a leading authority on gaming and gambling law and is the trusted advisor for all regulatory and compliance matters in this field.

1 Santiago Asensi GisbertAsensi Abogados | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedSantiago Asensi is a leading authority in gaming and gambling law, renowned for his expertise and strong track record advising clients in Spain.

1 Thomas Talos
BRANDL TALOS Attorneys at Law | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedThomas Talos advises both online and land-based gaming companies on the full spectrum of mattes. He is based in Austria.
Band 2

2 A Jeff IfrahIfrah Law | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedJeff has significant expertise in advising eSports startups and guiding clients through compliance with both State and Federal regulations.

2 Ana Maria BaciuBACIU PARTNERS | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedAna Maria Baciu advises leading international gaming companies and frequently handles complex regulatory matters.

2 Andrew Danson
Bird & Bird | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedAndrew is widely recognised for his expertise in advising on gambling sector acquisitions and joint ventures. He is based in London.

2 Cosmina SimionWH Simion & Partners | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedCosmina has extensive experience advising clients on matters such as securing local gaming licences, with a client base that includes international gaming companies.
2 Diane Mullenex
Pinsent Masons | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedDiane Mullenex specializes in regulatory and licensing matters and advises clients that include leading British and French entities.

2 Jacob Sarov
Firon Law Firm | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedJacob Sarov is adept at handling matters such as M&A. His expertise also covers restructurings.

2 Liran Barak
Herzog Fox & Neeman | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedLiran Barak possesses extensive expertise across diverse regulatory matters, including licensing, and serves as chair of the firm’s regulatory practice.

2 Marie J Jones
Fox Rothschild | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedBased in Atlantic City, Marie Jones advises international companies on casino licensing proposals, regulatory due diligence, and sports betting licence applications.
Band 3

3 Alla SerebrianskaiaAsensi Abogados | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedAlla Serebrianskaia advises on licensing procedures as well as regulatory and compliance matters, working with both online and land-based operators.

3 Carlos PortillaPortilla Ruy-Diaz y Aguilar, S.C. | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedCarlos Portilla, based in Mexico, advises on a wide range of regulatory matters.
3 Kok Keng LauRajah & Tann Singapore LLP | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedKok Keng Lau works with a diverse range of clients in the gaming and gambling industry, with expertise spanning licensing disputes and other related matters.

3 Matthias SpitzMelchers | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedMatthias Spitz specialises in gaming law with a strong focus on European legislation and administrative matters, and also brings expertise in anti-money laundering compliance.

3 Quirino Mancini
WH Partners | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedQuirino advises international companies on licensing matters in the Italian gaming market and is based in Rome.

3 Rui Pinto Proença
MdME | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedRui Pinto Proença is recognised for his expertise in transactional matters and is based in Macau.

3 Simon PlanzerPlanzer Law | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedSimon Planzer advises clients on regulatory issues and is experienced in handling cross-border matters.

3 Steven J Caetano
ISOLAS LLP | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedSteven Caetano is a prominent figure in the Gibraltar market and frequently handles transactional matters.
Band 4

4 Adam Berger
Duane Morris LLP | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedAdam Berger has extensive experience advising clients on regulatory approvals and consumer protection law, as well as handling transactions within the sector.

4 Andrew Montegriffo
Hassans | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBased in Gibraltar, Andrew Montegriffo advises clients in the fintech and digital sectors on a broad spectrum of legal issues, including licensing, regulatory compliance, financing, corporate structuring, and general commercial matters.
4 Anna Soilleux-Mills
CMS | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedAnna Soilleux-Mills advises clients on gambling regulation, consumer law, e-commerce, and data protection, among other areas. She is based in London.

4 Christoph Leitgeb
DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedChristoph regularly represents clients in player disputes, tax-related matters, and compliance issues, providing strategic advice across the entire spectrum of gaming regulation.

4 CJ Fisher
Fox Rothschild | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedCJ Fisher advises international clients on gambling licence applications and also handles regulatory and compliance matters.

4 Dotan BaruchBaruch & Co. | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedDotan Baruch, based in Israel, advises on a range of matters, including M&A and corporate restructurings.
4 Elizabeth Dunn
Bird & Bird | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedElizabeth Dunn, based in the firm’s London office, advises on corporate restructurings within the sector, among other matters.

4 Frank DiGiacomo
Duane Morris LLP | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedFrank DiGiacomo's practice covers the full range of gaming-related matters, including licensing, compliance, regulatory investigations and transactional work.

4 Frank Tolboom
Franssen Tolboom Attorneys at Law | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedFrank Tolboom focuses on regulation, licensing, and compliance issues, and is also skilled in handling contentious matters.

4 Giulio Coraggio
DLA Piper Italy | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedGiulio Coraggio has expertise in advising on sector-related disputes, with clients including casino operators.

4 Patricia Lalanda Ordonez
Loyra Abogados | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedPatricia Lalanda Ordoñez assists clients with online gambling regulation and administrative processes. She also advises on trademark mandates within the gambling industry, as well as intellectual property and data protection matters.
Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Leisure and Hospitality
4 Pedro CortésLektou | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedPedro Cortés is a noted figure for gaming and gambling law in Macau and the Asia-Pacific region. He advises international and local operators on licensing, compliance, tax obligations, and business structuring, among other matters.

4 Peter A Isola
ISOLAS LLP | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedPeter Isola assists clients with court proceedings and is well versed in handling non-contentious matters, including regulatory issues.
4 Peter Czegledy
Aird & Berlis LLP | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedPeter’s practice encompasses the full range of gaming-related matters, including licensing, regulatory compliance, policy development, and commercial agreements. He frequently advises on acquisitions and dispositions.

4 Ron SegevSegev LLP | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedRon Segev' practice spans the full spectrum of gaming law. He often works with online and land-based casinos on regulatory concerns.
Up and Coming

U Andrei CosmaBACIU PARTNERS | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedAndrei Cosma is an experienced business lawyer with specialised expertise in gaming and gambling law. He handles a range of transactional matters in the area.
U Luís Portela de CarvalhoLektou | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedLuis Portela de Carvalho is adept at handling a range of gaming and gambling matters. His expertise covers complex transactions and regulatory matters.
Associates to watch
- Lucy Paterson
Bird & Bird | Gaming & Gambling2026 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedLucy advises on mandates involving UK National Lottery operators and frequently collaborates with European lottery operators.