Melanie Ellis
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Gaming
Band 2
About
Provided by Melanie Ellis
Practice Areas
Melanie is an experienced gambling regulatory lawyer, advising on all aspects of gambling law including licence applications, compliance, advertising, licence reviews and changes of control. She has acted for a wide range of gambling operators including major online and land-based bookmakers and casinos, B2B game and software suppliers and start-ups. She also frequently advises operators of raffles, prize competitions, free draws and social gaming products.
Melanie’s recent highlights include advising Evolution Gaming on a restructuring of its UK gambling licences, advising on the regulatory aspects of the sale of Intouch Games and assisting a gambling operator through the Gambling Commission’s “Special Measures” process, resulting in a decision not to pursue a licence review.
Melanie has a particular interest in the use of new technology for gambling products and novel product ideas. She is a regular contributor to industry publications such as iGaming Business, EGR and Casino & Gaming International and writes a monthly column for Casino International.
Career
2019 – Present: Partner, Northridge Law LLP
2008 – 2019: Assistant Solicitor / Senior Associate, Harris Hagan
Chambers Review
UK
Melanie Ellis advises licensed gambling operators on all manner of compliance and regulatory matters. She also advises on advertising and anti-money laundering procedures.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We were very pleased with the level of service and advice provided by Melanie. It addressed the queries asked and was well expressed in terms of detail and approachability."
"Melanie is a pleasure to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, and is able to offer guidance on many regulatory areas, as well as being very pleasant and professional."
"Melanie feels like an integral part of our team. Her availability and attentiveness to our business means that the service levels are beyond excellent."
"We were very pleased with the level of service and advice provided by Melanie. It addressed the queries asked and was well expressed in terms of detail and approachability."
"Melanie is a pleasure to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, and is able to offer guidance on many regulatory areas, as well as being very pleasant and professional."
"Melanie feels like an integral part of our team. Her availability and attentiveness to our business means that the service levels are beyond excellent."
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