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Hugh James

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Hugh James provides comprehensive legal services to both online and land-based gaming and betting clients, with particular strengths in sports betting, licensing, and high-value IP licensing. The firm supports a diverse clientele, including international clients, across areas such as corporate law, regulatory and compliance matters, property, anti-money laundering, and dispute resolution. The practice is spearheaded by Aled Walters, who is noted for his expertise in commercial, IP, and M&A transactions within the sector. Martin Jones offers specialised advice on all aspects of gambling licensing, guiding clients through the process of obtaining licences from the Gambling Commission and ensuring operators meet their ongoing compliance obligations.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent service provided by the partner and associates throughout the engagement.’

  • ‘Our key contact has been Aled Walters, who has shown a comprehensive knowledge of the industry and its specific challenges.’

  • ‘The team have very good knowledge in gaming and betting.’

  • ‘The team led by experienced practitioner Aled Walters who was, as usual, efficient, commercial and got the job done by the deadline, having also drawn on its very experienced group of lawyers based in other jurisdictions.’

  • 'Very personable team and always on hand for advice. They provide commercial and practical advice with a wealth of industry knowledge.'

  • 'Aled Walters is always responsive and understands the business really well. He is personable and knowledgeable.'

Key clients

  • BetVictor
  • Club 3000 Bingo
  • 888 Africa
  • Superbet
  • Novomatic Services NL SV (Amutron)
  • Double Diamond Gaming (Rainbow Casino)
  • Development Bank of Wales PLC
  • Bresbet
  • Admiral PLC
  • Pentasia/Conexus Group

Work highlights

Acting for Bresbet in respect of an application to the UKGC for a non-remote operating licence for on course betting.
Advised 888 Africa’s acquisition of BetLion which is a regulated and licensed gaming operator in Kenya and Zambia. This was a significant step to establishing 888’s new operation in this new territory.
Instructed by a limited company to consider their proposed prize draw website and compliance with the Gambling Act 2005.

Lawyers

Practice head

Aled Walters

Other key lawyers

Martin Jones