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Harris Hagan

6 SNOW HILL, LONDON, EC1A 2AY, ENGLAND

Tel:: Work 020 7002 7636
Fax:: Fax 020 7002 7788

Web:: www.harrishagan.com
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Harris Hagan is the only specialist gambling and leisure law firm in the City of London.

The firm: Harris Hagan advises many of the world’s largest gambling and leisure operators in all areas of land-based and remote gambling, liquor and entertainment. The firm is frequently instructed by other leading City and overseas law firms and private equity firms to provide specialist gambling and leisure expertise in relation to corporate transactions. Founded in 2004, the firm has consolidated its position as a leading specialist firm in this market, and is highly respected by both industry and regulatory authorities worldwide.

Types of work undertaken: Harris Hagan advises on all aspects of gambling and licensing law, from a national and international perspective, offering unparalleled legal experience, knowledge and commercial understanding of the industry. The firm aims to provide a full service to the gambling and leisure industry, including specialist regulatory, corporate, commercial, technology, media and telecommunications advice, with a level of service which is second to none.

Betting, gaming and lotteries/prize competitions: services encompass the full range of regulatory and traditional licensing work. In addition, the firm provides specialist due diligence in relation to corporate transactions, as well as advising clients on regulatory and legislative changes in the gambling sector and strategic advice on the development and expansion of businesses in the sector. The firm advises remote gambling operators on all aspects of their business, including choice of jurisdiction, licensing and advertising.

Liquor licensing: services include all aspects of traditional licensing work for casinos, nightclubs, restaurants and bars, strategic advice and specialist due diligence. In acquisitions and disposals the firm advises pre-transaction on key issues regarding licensing and other regulatory issues, including warranties to ensure liquor licensing law compliance.

IP/IT: the firm advises suppliers and operators to the gambling and leisure industry on a range of technology matters, including gambling software development, distribution, licensing agreements and reseller arrangements, as well as intellectual property, including copyright, database rights, design protection and registration, both online and offline.

Commercial: the firm also advises on a full range of contracts underpinning gambling and leisure businesses, including terms and conditions, gaming software developments and licensing, supply of gaming equipment and machines, distribution and agency agreements, back office support agreements, privacy policies, terms of participation and progressive jackpots.

Corporate: services encompass specialist advice to the gambling and leisure sector on strategic business planning, corporate restructuring and offshore restructuring, M&A and private equity/venture capital investments.

Harris Hagan will continue to recruit lawyers who share its industry focus and commitment to priority unparalleled client service.

Breakdown of work % Gambling and leisure 100

Number of UK partners 2
Number of other UK fee-earners 5

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