As gaming becomes increasingly embedded in hospitality and entertainment, our cross-sector expertise ensures clients are prepared for convergence and innovation. We help gaming operators, investors and developers navigate complex regulatory environments with confidence. Our team advises on licensing, compliance, and responsible gambling frameworks, ensuring clients meet both legal obligations and societal expectations.
Our advisers act on domestic and international projects of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names across this diverse sector. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and legal disciplines.
Assisted an online gaming platform on various regulatory issues pertaining to the Metaverse gaming platforms underlying crypto currencies.
Advising a large Japanese trading house on the Australian-law aspects of the acquisition of shares in an Australian public gaming and blockchain company. The Australian-law aspects included conducting due diligence, advising on Australian regulatory approvals and reviewing the subscription agreement and share purchase agreement
Drafted and negotiated the agreement for a multinational video game publisher covering the software development, app creation, hosting and support and maintenance for the UK and US solution.
Advised an online gambling operator on the activities of the Apple App Store, including delisting of client's apps and changes to listing requirements
Advised Stride Gaming on recommended £115 million cash offer by The Rank Group
Advised an online gambling operator on the CMA's consumer protection investigation into online gambling; from information gathering to negotiating undertakings
Advised a casino owner on the potential sale of certain venues, including a complex local market assessment and advice on the approach of the CMA
Represented a gambling company in enforcement action by the Gambling Commission's panel in relation to anti-money laundering and social responsibility breaches.
Acted for NYSE listed IGT plc on the acquisition of the video bingo business of Zest Gaming in Italy, Spain, Mexico and The Phillipines.
Advised a manufacturer of slot machines on the implementation of a worldwide project conceived by a world leading cruise operator and under which the cruise operator would provide guests with access to online and mobile gambling services while on board. We advised the cruise operators on the regulatory requirements in a number of jurisdictions in terms of advertising, licensing and operation of the gambling activities.
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Partner, Head of Retail, Sport & Leisure
EmailDiane is a dual-qualified lawyer in France and the UK and Global Head of the Retail, Sport and Hospitality Sector. She also leads the Telecom, Gaming & Gambling practices and is recognised for her “superb knowledge and professionalism” and “expert advice on data governance and AI”.
Partner, Head of Diversified Industrials
EmailStephan advises German and international companies in commercial, intellectual property & data protection, data access (EU Data Act) and information technology law matters, with a particular focus on the automotive and IT sectors. Stephan’s clients are often based in the US, Asia and the Middle East.
Partner
EmailAngelique advises on competition law relating to the abuse of monopoly power and anti-competitive agreements, cartels and consumer protection. She also advises on anti-trust and consumer protection investigations, UK/EU merger control, national security, foreign direct investment controls and subsidies.
Partner
EmailScott specialises in franchising, brand licensing and strategic partnerships across retail, sport and hospitality. An accredited Qualified Franchise Professional with extensive UK and international experience advising on franchise expansion, asset commercialisation, sponsorship, media rights, licensing and other commercial contracts.
Partner
EmailAnnabelle is a dual-qualified French Avocat à la Cour in Paris and Attorney at Law admitted to the New York State Bar. Her strong background in new technologies, from both an operational and regulatory standpoint, as well as her international education, have made her a strong asset on all information technologies, outsourcing, cybersecurity and data protection projects.
Partner
EmailJo advises institutional investors and credit funds on high-value portfolio acquisitions, real estate investment and finance, acting on landmark transactions, and is known for a commercial, clear and efficient approach to complex deal structures.
Partner, Head of Munich office
EmailChristian advises international companies and financial institutions in cross-border litigation and arbitration proceedings.
Legal Director
EmailEmily specialises in intellectual property disputes and advice, with a particular focus on brand enforcement and the creative rights. She has advised clients on their rights in relation to trade marks, advertising compliance, databases, misuse of confidential information, copyright, designs and patents.
Managing Senior Associate
EmailNicola is a data and digital regulation specialist. She advises domestic and international clients on data protection, eprivacy, AI and cyber incidents.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed Sarah Derbyshire as General Counsel.
Orbital has built specific workflows for Scottish commercial real estate work, built around Scots Law and Scottish real estate practice
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Penta Real Estate on its investment into a landmark £230 million-plus joint venture with Staycity Group and advised the joint venture on the financing arrangements for the development, which will deliver a 350-room Wilde aparthotel in the heart of London's Farringdon district.
Diane Mullenex
Partner, Head of Retail, Sport & Leisure