Gaming & Gambling | Asia-Pacific

Lau Kok Keng of Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP has long been recognised as the leading expert on gaming and gambling matters in Singapore. Well versed in intellectual property law, he is particularly known for advising clients, including governments and international and domestic enterprises, on the complex regulatory structures around lotteries and wagering in the region and beyond. In recent years, his attention has turned increasingly to the world of online and virtual gaming.

Julian Hoskins of Senet in Melbourne maintains a busy and expanding gaming and gambling practice, advising on issues both in Australia and across the wider Asia-Pacific region. His expertise, which draws on several years' experience as a gambling industry in-house counsel, covers both the online bookmaking and gambling and land-based casino spheres, as well as their attendant regulatory issues.

Ranjana Adhikari of IndusLaw in Mumbai is especially recognised for handling IP-related issues and is well placed to advise both domestic and international clients on the evolving legal and regulatory framework of gaming and gambling in India, with a particularly strong record on issues relating to online gaming.

Brett Boon of Thomson Geer in Sydney is an active adviser on a variety of gaming and gambling issues. He has particular experience in assisting clients with licensing issues in relation to the installation of gaming machines in recreational locations.

Daniel Lovecek is co-head of Senet's gaming & gambling team and draws on a wealth of experience as general counsel at Tabcorp to advise clients on a host of gaming & gambling matters, including various licensing issues, regulatory enquiries and platform and services agreements.

"That he has been advising the casino operators or the lead consortium members in virtually all of the candidate locations serves as an example of his great expertise and recognition in the field of gambling regulation."

Marie Antonette Quiogue of Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles in Manila draws strength from her expertise in TMT matters to bolster her offering in the gaming and gambling sector.

Tomohiro Takagi of Nishimura & Asahi in Tokyo is a noted commentator on the potential future development of pioneering integrated resorts in Japan. His work encompasses regulatory and compliance issues, as well as transactions and the management of intellectual property portfolios for players active in the gaming industry. He also regularly advises on issues relating to online gaming and e-sports.