At Hassans, leading practitioner Peter Montegriffo has assisted countless clients in the gambling, gaming and entertainment sectors in relation to licensing applications, ongoing regulatory compliance, and in all corporate and commercial matters arising from their activity in Gibraltar. A member of the International Masters of Gaming Law, Montegriffo continues to be at the forefront of the latest developments in international gambling law. Andrew Montegriffo is another partner to note for B2C and B2B operators on licensing and regulatory matters.
Gambling law in Gibraltar
Hassans
Practice head(s):
Peter Montegriffo
Other key lawyers:
Andrew Montegriffo
Key clients
HMGoG
bet365
Entain
Playtech
Scientific Games
888 Holdings Plc
William Hill
Gamesys
High 5 Games
Microgaming
Games Global
Continent 8
GibTelecom
Pragmatic Play
Flutter Entertainment
IBID Group
Anzo Group
Superbet
Work highlights
- Advising the Government of Gibraltar on the new Gambling Act, which is currently in the consultation stage.
- Advised on the acquisition of shares, listing and FCA issues in the UK, financing and security arrangements, gambling regulatory approvals and consents in respect of 888’s acquisition of William Hill’s non-US business.
- Advising Flutter on corporate matters relating to the share acquisition, regulatory approvals, employment and property matters in relation to Flutter Entertainment’s acquisition of Tombola.
Ince Gibraltar
Distinguished as the only international firm with offices in both the UK and Gibraltar, Ince Gibraltar‘s local team, led by Andrew Tait, with the assistance of managing director Peter Howitt, works with local and international household names in the gaming and gambling sector. Known for its regulatory expertise, the firm is actively involved in the existing and new Gibraltar Gambling Act.
Practice head(s):
Andrew Tait; Peter Howitt
Key clients
Genesis Global Ltd
Relax Holdings Ltd
BluePrint Technologies Ltd
International Multi-Media Entertainments Ltd
Optibet SIA: Known as ENLABS
Realistic Games
EMD Advisory Services Limited (Zulu Limited)
E-Sports Technologies Limited
Action Sports
Tonybet
Lottoland
Casumo
Tripledot Studios
Work highlights
- Acting for eSports Technologies on the setup of its Gibraltar operations, with a view to targeting the UK gambling market.
- Assisted Relax Gaming on its application for and successful grant of a Gibraltar B2B licence.
- Provided advice as to the feasibility and options for the operation of Action Sports’ football results prediction technology.
ISOLAS LLP
ISOLAS LLP advises an extensive roster of clients, ranging from start-ups through to remote gambling operations and other B2B entities. Among the best-known figures in the market, Peter Isola has vast knowledge of gaming legislation and regulations. Steven Caetano is another well-recognised lawyer for international licensing and contracts.
Practice head(s):
Peter Isola; Steven Caetano
Testimonials
‘Good all round practice spanning gambling, NFTs and DLT issues and all aspects of gambling licensing.’
‘Gibraltar is one of the pioneering jurisdictions for online gambling and Isolas is one of the main firms in Gibraltar that specialise in this area.’
‘Peter Isola has many years of experience of the gambling sector, not just as a partner of a law firm specialising in the area, but also as a director of gambling operators. It’s a rare portfolio of knowledge and experience. He also understands how to navigate the local stakeholders and his wider experience beyond Gibraltar has been useful.’
‘Steve Caetano is my go to. Sound grasp of all things gambling, well connected, and always calm and considered.’