Overview
We have specialised criminal and commercial law experts to assist clients across the gaming industry stay compliant, capitalise on new growth opportunities, and mitigate legal risks.
We are proud to partner with our clients in helping them navigate the complex and ever-changing regulatory landscape, while unlocking new avenues for growth and success.
Comprehensive Legal Counsel
The gambling and gaming industry is one of the most highly regulated and rapidly evolving sectors of the economy.
Our team of experienced gambling and gaming lawyers together with our cross-disciplinary expertise, means Haldanes can provide comprehensive legal counsel on the full range of issues impacting the industry, from gambling operations to emerging online and mobile gaming platforms.
We leverage our considerable experience and understanding of the regulatory landscape, industry best practices, and evolving case law to deliver practical, business-focused solutions tailored to our clients’ unique needs.
A Multi-disciplinary Approach
The gambling and gaming industry is highly complex, touching on a wide range of legal disciplines. To navigate this landscape, our gambling law practice collaborates closely with lawyers across our firm’s various practice groups, including:
- Corporate & Structuring.
- Intellectual Property.
- Advise on Gaming/Gambling Regulations.
- Government Relations & Public Policy.
- Tax & Structuring.
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
- Privacy & Cybersecurity.
By leveraging this multi-disciplinary expertise, we are able to provide our gambling industry clients with truly comprehensive legal guidance, from market entry and business strategy to daily operational concerns and high-stakes disputes.
Our Services
Haldanes offers a comprehensive range of services to meet client needs including:
- Gaming licenses and regulatory compliance.
- Online and mobile gaming.
- Anti-money laundering and financial crimes.
- Mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
- Gambling-related litigation and dispute resolution.
- Tax & Structuring.
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- Representative Experience
- Engaged by the operator of a major hotel resort located in Macau, to review and assist in various matters, including an entertainment agreement on hosting events at the casino.
- Engaged by the owner of a gambling syndicate group in all aspects of the business for over 20 years, including providing advice on the potential issues with respect to its activities under various gambling laws around the region, advice relating to the restructuring of the business, the potential tax liability of the business and assisting in handling the broad corporate matters of the business.
- Advised on the regulatory and legal aspects of establishing an investment fund relating to syndicated horse race wagering.
- Engaged by prominent international bookmakers to provide legal advice on the regulatory landscape in Asia concerning gaming.
- Advised various stakeholders on the gaming industry and liaised with local counsel on the gaming laws in the Asia-Pacific region.
