About

Provided by Memery Crystal

We provide a full range of legal services to the gambling industry. This includes licence application in the UK and other key jurisdictions, regulatory advice on new forms of gambling, dealing with disciplinary matters, commercial partnerships and new ventures, corporate transactions in the sector, and tax mitigation, as well as support in real estate and employment advice where needed. Our lawyers have advised some of the leading gambling operations in the world, including 888.com, Gala Leisure, Caesars, Pokerstars and the Health Lottery. We also advise financial institutions and governments on their approach to the gambling sector and its regulation.

Recent Matters

  • Our lawyers were responsible for the development of the Health Lottery, the largest private lottery scheme in the UK.
  • Advising on commercial arrangements for gambling companies – white label arrangements, affiliate agreements, outsourcing agreements, joint ventures and IP licences, as well as IT, software licensing and payment arrangements.
  • Advising on corporate matters for companies wishing to make acquisitions or to list on the public markets about the special risks associated with gambling businesses, including multi-jurisdictional opinions on legality of operation.
  • Providing legal opinions for operators seeking to establish arrangements with advertisers, platforms and financial institutions, such as Google, Apple, Facebook, PayPal and major banks.


Chambers Review

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Gaming - UK-wide
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Memery Crystal adeptly advises gambling operators and clients from the technology sector on cross-border regulatory compliance, including on aspects such as game development. Its lawyers also represent clients globally in contentious matters such as investigations and risk management.

Work Highlights

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  • Memery Crystal assisted Blue Squid Studios on the development of a lottery platform.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carl Rohsler
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Carl Rohsler
Head of Gaming
1
Band 1

Carl Rohsler is recognised for his work on behalf of leading clients in the gambling industry. He advises on change of control applications and corporate transactions, as well as being adept at handling contentious matters.

"I have worked with Carl over the years and he continues to be our best resource for all matters gaming and gambling. He is definitely in the premier division and I would not hesitate to recommend him."

"It feels as though Carl is a member of our team; he is a safe pair of hands who always delivers to the best of his abilities."

"Carl has a sophisticated knowledge and understanding of the gaming industry."

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Memery Crystal

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Carl Rohsler
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Carl Rohsler
Head of Gaming
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Band 1

Members

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Carl Rohsler

Carl Rohsler

Head of Department

Chris Pulham

Liam Hill

Oscar Kent-Egan

Philip Brooks

Clients

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Blue Squid Studios

CSGOROLL

ClearkSky Network

Gaming Realms (Slingo.com/Pocket Fruity/X Factor Games)

ITV plc

Jumbo Interactive

Papaya Gaming

Telegraph Media Group

The Health Lottery