Irwin Mitchell‘s gaming and betting team is geared to support on commercial licensing and compliance audit services. Described as ’tactically astute’, Philip Somarakis heads the team, with Andrew Cotton recognised as a leading individual in the sector.
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  • ‘Genuine expertise in gaming and betting licensing, acting on behalf of many operators ’

  • ‘Philip Somarakis is quite exceptional. If I had a gaming/betting issue, he would be the first name on my list. A pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘The regulatory team at Irwin Micthell has great strength in depth based upon the weath of experience in the gambling field which its solicitors posses. ’

  • ‘Philip Somarkis is the head of regulatory. He is tactically astute and highly knowledgeable on the law relating to all aspects of gambling regulation. Senior associate, Andrew Cotton's grasp of legal issues bearing on casinos is second to none. He has a wealth of experience in the sector which he uses when advising clients to great effect. ’

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