Appleby possesses market-leading experience in the gambling sector and gaming law and combines its expertise with knowledge of financial services regulations. Claire Milne heads up the tech and innovation team and is one of the island’s leading gambling and eGaming experts. Caren Pegg bolsters the practice’s contentious regulatory and employment offering, while clients that have invested in the gambling and technology sectors leverage Katherine Garrood‘s regulatory advice. Both Sophie Corkish and Sophia Howell-Evans are key members of the team who have acted on some of the team’s key financing work.
Gambling in Isle Of Man
Appleby
Responsables de la pratique:
Claire Milne
Autres avocats clés:
Caren Pegg; Katherine Garrood; Sophie Corkish; Sophia Howell-Evans
Les références
‘Appleby has a large team of well-experienced partners and lawyers which means that where matters span various specialities we can place reliance on a single firm to handle our matter from beginning to end. We can place reliance upon the fact that they can easily handle even the most complex of matters and will always be trustworthy and reliable counsel.’
‘Claire Milne is an industry veteran who not only clearly and deeply understands the IP and eGaming landscape but also remains at the forefront of regulatory change and innovation to ensure she is perfectly placed to bring considered composure and best-in-class advice to our clients.’
‘I would say they are the leading gambling law team in the Isle of Man.’
Principaux clients
Global Switch
Playtech
BGF
Champion Tech
Mayfly
Cains
Cains advises on key gambling transactions, including multi-jurisdictional restructurings and secured lendings, and is also well regarded for its regulatory and employment advice. Scott Leonard-Morgan has ‘excellent knowledge of the IOM corporate landscape’ which he applies to a litany of matters for gambling clients. Kirsten Porter regularly handles mergers, acquisitions and restructurings in the gaming sector, and Matthew Wilkinson has advised on a plethora of corporate and commercial matters, including joint ventures and cross-border transactions. Paul Freeman joined the team from the FSA in October 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Scott Leonard-Morgan
Autres avocats clés:
Kirsten Porter; Matthew Wilkinson; Paul Freeman
Les références
‘Excellent expertise across both IoM gambling regulatory and corporate matters.’
‘Exactly what we need when an M&A transaction we are working on has an IoM element.’
‘Scott Leonard-Morgan stands out for his responsiveness, usability and excellent knowledge of the IoM corporate landscape.’
Principaux clients
The Stars Group
Flutter Entertainment
Galaxy Gaming
Paddy Power
Gamesys Group
MannBenham Advocates Limited
MannBenham Advocates Limited is a key contact in the market for clients from the international gaming industry, and excels at providing corporate and commercial assistance, and key regulatory advice. Carly Stratton advises gambling clients on various corporate, commercial and regulatory matters, while Miles Benham leverages over 25 years of experience to advise several large gaming companies.
Responsables de la pratique:
Carly Stratton; Miles Benham
Les références
‘Very knowledgeable team and well respected in the industry.’
‘Potential clients would value their team’s deep understanding of local regulations and international markets, ensuring comprehensive legal solutions.’
‘Overall, MannBenham distinguishes itself through its blend of traditional expertise, modern innovation, and client-centric practices.’
Principaux clients
Premier Gateway International Limited
Babylon Gaming Limited
Rola Limited
BetWarrior
KML Partners
SportPesa Holdings Limited
Pire (IOM) Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Drafted a BTB Game Provision Agreement between a client and a US-based entity.
Keystone Law
Keystone Law has maintained an active role in high-profile licensing review applications and significant transactions and acquisitions. The team has also notably advised clients on cryptocurrency issues regarding payment and also handled regulatory compliance issues. Stephen Rodd‘s has a key understanding of IT and telecoms issues, advising a roster of clients from the electronic gambling industry, particularly regarding technology-based commercial agreements.
Autres avocats clés:
Stephen Rodd