John Hagan
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Gaming
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Provided by John Hagan
Practice Areas
John co-founded Harris Hagan with Julian Harris in May 2004 and is recognised as a leading gambling lawyer by operators, suppliers and regulators throughout the world. He advises many of the world’s largest land-based and online gambling businesses, as well as start-ups, investors and leading international law firms. John has extensive experience advising on legal classification, licence applications, casino competitions, change of corporate control and specialist regulatory matters relating to mergers and acquisitions. He also advises on regulatory compliance assessments and investigations, and licence reviews.
John is recognised by Chambers UK as having “extremely deep knowledge and real understanding of client challenges with regulators”. Chambers Global sources commend his “modern mind and ability to understand what the operators want,” with others stating that “he knows the regulatory law inside out and is extremely well respected by everyone.”
Career
Articled Wedlake Bell; qualified in 1993; Biddle (then Pinsents) 1998-2004. Founding partner of Harris Hagan in May 2004.
Professional Memberships
A Past President of International Association of Gaming Advisors. Former Trustee and Former Deputy Chairman of GamCare. Former Chairman of the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling.
Personal
University College Dublin 1986-89. Enjoys golf, rugby, football and chess.
Chambers Review
UK
John Hagan is a notable figure in the industry, who is recognised for his expertise in corporate, regulatory and licensing matters concerning online and land-based gambling. He counts a number of key names in the gaming industry among his clients, and also has experience of advising start-ups and investors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"What John brings to any deal is a deep technical expertise and broad understanding of market practices. This enables him to provide sage and commercial advice on any complex matter."
"John Hagan's advice is well regarded and ensures that the final product is of the highest standard. He is very easy to work with and flexible to client needs."
"John Hagan is first-class. He is one of the most experienced and impressive gaming lawyers."
"What John brings to any deal is a deep technical expertise and broad understanding of market practices. This enables him to provide sage and commercial advice on any complex matter."
"John Hagan's advice is well regarded and ensures that the final product is of the highest standard. He is very easy to work with and flexible to client needs."
"John Hagan is first-class. He is one of the most experienced and impressive gaming lawyers."
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