Leading Individuals

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Gambling in Isle Of Man

Appleby

The technology and innovation group at Appleby assists prominent clients in a range areas surrounding gambling and emerging technologies, including e-gaming, e-sports, blockchain, NFTs and e-commerce. The firm handles all manner of contentious and non-contentious work within these markets and plays an instrumental role in the drafting of legislation for the sector. Team leader Claire Milne specialises in advising online gambling and gaming operators and e-business companies while also advising on data protection and outsourcing issues. Corporate head Kyle Sutherland is a core member of the team, as well as dispute resolution expert Caren Pegg. Recently-promoted counsel Katherine Garrood is experienced regulatory fintech work, while Sophie Corkish handles a range of corporate and commercial matters.

Practice head(s):

Claire Milne


Other key lawyers:

Kyle Sutherland; Caren Pegg; Katherine Garrood; Sophie Corkish


Testimonials

‘Leaders in the Isle of Man gambling sector’

‘Claire Milne is our go-to lawyer in the Isle of Man. She has a great depth of experience and understanding of the sector.’

Key clients

Global Switch


Playtech


BGF


Champion Tech


Cains

Cains‘ gambling and e-gaming team acts on the largest and most complex gambling transaction in the market, including on multi-jurisdictional restructuring and secured lending matters. The team also advises extensively on regulatory matters for the largest gambling companies on the island. Scott Leonard-Morgan handles complex corporate, financing, restructuring and commercial transactions within the gambling sector with particular expertise in the technology, gaming and payment services sectors. Tristan Head regularly advises on regulatory matters related to financial services, while Matthew Wilkinson provides cross-border regulatory compliance advice in addition to a wide range of corporate and commercial work. Kirsten Porter is another key name, handling a number of significant deals involving M&A and restructurings in the gambling sector.

Practice head(s):

Scott Leonard-Morgan


Other key lawyers:

Tristan Head; Matthew Wilkinson; Kirsten Porter


Testimonials

‘They take an extremely collaborative approach to work and feel like an extension of our deal / regulatory teams, they are also one of a very small number of firms that truly understands the local gambling industry.’

‘Scott Leonard-Morgan is always very responsive and always so easy to deal with. He is sensible on fees, delivering good value and trying to ensure the client always gets an end result they are happy with. Scott understands the way our clients work, which is invaluable.’

Key clients

The Stars Group


Flutter Entertainment PLC


Gamesys Group PLC


Galaxy Gaming Inc


Paddy Power


Work highlights


  • Advising on amendments to a term loan facility made to Galaxy Gaming Inc involving Galaxy’s wholly owned Isle of Man subsidiary Progressive Games Partners LLC. Galaxy Gaming.

MannBenham Advocates Limited

The e-gaming and gambling team at MannBenham Advocates Limited specialises in providing corporate and commercial services to international gaming clients, in addition to strong capabilities in regulatory and compliance matters on behalf of both established players and startups in the industry.  Carly Stratton heads the firm’s business practice, handling a range of corporate matters for gambling clients, including M&A, restructurings and financings. Managing director Miles Benham has great experience in the gambling industry, advising major gaming companies on a variety of commercial and regulatory matters.

Practice head(s):

Carly Stratton; Miles Benham


Other key lawyers:

Lucie Keenan; Tanya Rhodes


Testimonials

Great service with quick turn around times, which is what we need in this industry! The team are great at collaborating and problem solving’

‘The service is second to none and we enjoy working with the team’

Keystone Law

Keystone Law‘s gambling team regularly acts on high profile and complex licensing review applications, as well as on corporate transactions and acquisitions for both online and land-based companies. The firm also provides niche gambling and liquor advice, while also offering specialist knowledge of cryptocurrency in relation to investments in gambling operators. Stephen Rodd leads the team, supporting IT, telecoms and e-gaming companies on technology-based commercial agreements.

Practice head(s):

Stephen Rodd