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Rob Willis

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Position

Partner

Career

Rob Willis is a partner in the Corporate/M&A Team at CMS London.  He has been practising since 2004 and deals with all aspects of corporate work, including private company and business acquisitions and disposals, public takeovers, fundraisings and IPOs, joint ventures and reorganisations.

Rob has particular experience advising on transactions in the Technology, Media & Communication and Gaming sectors.

Education

  • 2002 – LPC, Nottingham Law School, Nottingham
  • 2001 – BA Law with European Law, Nottingham University, Nottingham

Lawyer Rankings

London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Gaming and betting

The CMS gambling group stands out for its ‘deep industry knowledge’ and full-service approach, leveraging the firm’s broad expertise across commercial, regulatory, tax, and intellectual property disciplines to enhance its gambling practice. The team is further strengthened by its significant international reach. The practice is led by David Zeffman, a seasoned advisor known for his commercial and regulatory knowledge. Rob Willis is a key figure in corporate matters, with a focus on M&A, joint ventures, fundraisings, and corporate reorganisations. Co-head of the tax team, Stephen Hignett, brings valuable experience in UK tax issues relevant to the gambling industry. Tamsin Blow is noted for her expertise in navigating enforcement actions by the Gambling Commission. Anna Soilleux-Mills offers deep regulatory knowledge, while Alasdair Lamb is recognised for advising prominent clients on regulatory and compliance matters.

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