Gaming
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
Email address
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(020) 7415 6000Chambers Review
Bird & Bird is well versed in advising some of the top online gaming operators and sporting organisations on commercial, licensing and regulatory matters. The team is additionally skilled at handling cross-border transactional mandates spanning many jurisdictions across Europe and Asia.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird assisted LeoVegas in the acquisition of a majority stake in Push Gaming.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is trustworthy, it gives solid advice and is able to have a holistic view of complex cases. The team has a good understanding and awareness of the industry and what matters commercially."
"Bird & Bird has given clear, highly practical advice on complex and novel issues. The depth and breadth of its team is strong."
"The team is very good and responsive; it provides quality of work and industry knowledge especially in regulatory matters."
"The team is trustworthy, it gives solid advice and is able to have a holistic view of complex cases. The team has a good understanding and awareness of the industry and what matters commercially."
"Bird & Bird has given clear, highly practical advice on complex and novel issues. The depth and breadth of its team is strong."
"The team is very good and responsive; it provides quality of work and industry knowledge especially in regulatory matters."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Danson heads Bird & Bird's international gambling group. He possesses a breadth of expertise in commercial and regulatory gambling matters. He is additionally well placed to advise on cross-border mandates, counting a number of international companies among his client base.
"Andrew's calm ability to use his technical knowledge of gambling and regulatory matters is a reassuring support through difficult times."
"Andrew is very commercial in how he solves problems; he is creative and brings a fresh perspective that we find extremely useful."
"Andrew is a master of knowledge in this industry; he is a great resource to have in a case."
Elizabeth Dunnis noted for her representation of gaming operators on commercial, regulatory and licensing mandates. Her clients include a range of businesses, from large operators to new entrants to the market.
"Elizabeth is excellent at distilling complex scenarios into legal realities; she is always available and delivers on time."
"Elizabeth is responsive and hard-working."
Lucy Paterson acts on matters relating to both online and land-based gaming. Her experience includes advising on commission investigations and regulatory compliance.
"Lucy is wonderful to work with; she is proactive and knowledgeable and she knows her own limits."
"Lucy is extremely responsive and persevering; she is very helpful in getting our cases across the finish line."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bird & Bird
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