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3 Verulam Buildings offers strong expertise across the gambling disputes field. It focuses on commercial disputes between or arising from the relationship between gambling operators and their customers, as well as matters involving regulatory and licensing issues. Its barristers are able to focus on elements of fraud and financial crime within those disputes. This year, the set has appeared in several high-profile cases, including Parker-Grennan v Camelot UK Lotteriesand Gladstone v bet365/Paddy Power. One instructing solicitor highlights 3VB as "the best I have come across for navigating novel aspects of gambling disputes," while another comments: "The set boasts some of the strongest practitioners in the market."
Stephen Penson and Stuart Pullum are joint senior practice managers.
Strengths
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"The clerks have been exceptional throughout. They always respond in a timely manner, and are very friendly and on top of all matters."
"Their clerks are a cut above the rest. We know the senior clerks very well; they're very good and very professional. You can have an honest and open conversation about fees with no problem."
"Richard Ansell is really, really good. He was very responsive, always very helpful and pragmatic on fees."
"The clerks have been exceptional throughout. They always respond in a timely manner, and are very friendly and on top of all matters."
"Their clerks are a cut above the rest. We know the senior clerks very well; they're very good and very professional. You can have an honest and open conversation about fees with no problem."
"Richard Ansell is really, really good. He was very responsive, always very helpful and pragmatic on fees."
Notable Practitioners
Hannah Glover is a leading junior in the field, well regarded for her strong gambling disputes practice in which she frequently acts for major UK gambling operators. She is able to manage issues of breach of duty and conditions and withholding of winnings, among numerous others.
"Both we and the clients love working with Hannah. She is thoughtful, decisive and a brilliant team player. She is the first-choice junior in gambling disputes."
"She is my go-to for litigation in gambling law in the UK. She is an excellent lawyer who has carved herself out into the gambling sphere. If we had a dispute she would be my go-to; we fully trust her."
"A star of the future. Hannah's legal ability goes without saying, but her ability to assimilate a case is second to none. A thoroughly excellent team player."
"She is ahead of the field in relation to defending gambling disputes. Her analysis is outstanding. She's also a great advocate, with the ability to surgically cut through the other side's obfuscation."
Hodge Malek KC is a leading authority on the regulation of casinos. He has represented casino owners in a variety of commercial and regulatory disputes concerning contested winnings, extensions of credit, anti-money laundering and other issues.
"Hodge Malek has a very informed, professional and considered approach to supporting matters through the understanding of the business, and legal and regulatory requirements."
James McWilliams has a strong knowledge of gambling disputes, particularly those with a crossover with fraud or insolvency. He has extensive experience of being instructed in matters related to spread betting, and acts for several high-profile clients.
"James is very good. He's very calm and diligent, and works extremely hard. He's good as an advocate; the way he presented to the judge was excellent."
"James is phenomenally bright; he's someone who is constantly the smartest person in the room. He's the A-team of the Bar. He's very calm, reassuring to clients and just fantastic."
James Potts's gambling disputes practice continues to cover regulatory work and matters in relation to the Gambling Act 2005. He acts for casinos in licence reviews by the Gambling Commission, and regularly advises on all aspects of compliance and licensing, such as anti-money laundering, sanctions and financial crime.
"He's very commercial and accessible. He's quick in giving very thorough and complex advice, and understands that business moves fast in this sector. He's really good at dealing with sensitive matters."
Philip Hinks acts in several substantial gambling disputes, representing high-profile gambling operators in claims. His expertise in fraud and commercial disputes interweaves with his gambling practice.
"Philip Hinks is simply outstanding."
"He is always available and user-friendly. Phil Hinks is able to provide clear, concise advice which both clients and practitioners appreciate."
"Absolutely outstanding from start to finish. Very much a team player. On his feet he was spectacular. He has an impressive way of remaining very calm and collected. Fantastic. Completely unflappable."
Ryan Ferro is a very knowledgeable practitioner with vast experience acting in contentious gambling matters. He is regularly instructed on behalf of operators in resisting claims, and on matters relating to the Gambling Act 2005 and the licensing conditions and codes.
"Ryan has a thorough and confident understanding of the complexities of gambling law and how it applies across both consumer and business issues."