Betting Licensing
Our specialist Licensing Team will work with you to deal with your legal requirements and help you get the best for your business.
The team has unparalleled experience of providing advice and assistance to operators in the betting arena and has top rated professional recommendations in both the Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession and the Legal 500 directories.
Partner Michael Messent has extensive experience as an advisor and advocate in betting law. He has acted for Ladbrokes for over 30 years, dealing with licensing and compliance issues and is regularly instructed as their advocate in contested cases throughout England and Wales.
We work closely with clients to advise on the following aspects of betting laws:
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Making Applications for Licences, including New Premises, Variations of Premises, Track Betting, Operating and Personal
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Dealing with Licence reviews
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Advice on the impact of the Gambling Act 2005 and Regulations on the operation of a bookmakers business
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Drafting Betting Rules and dealing with disputes
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Advising on the law relating to track operations
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E-gaming including specialist advice on the impact of advertising regulations on permitted promotions
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Advice on Pool betting operations
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Competition and Lottery Schemes
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Liaising with the Gambling Commission
In the past year we have assisted many operators, both large and small, in dealing with the conversion process that has arisen from the Gambling Act 2005. We have also supported and advised the ABB (Association of British Bookmakers) on various issues; for example, the legal problems arising upon the death of a sole trader holding the operating licence for a betting business.
We pride ourselves on providing a first class, personalised service. We work with our clients with a common objective and with regard to the ultimate commercial value. Many of our clients have worked with us for a number of years and seek our advice and assistance on an ongoing basis. We regularly communicate with clients and can be relied upon to react quickly in any situation regardless of how short the notice.
