Northridge Law LLP is a leading firm in the gaming and betting sector, frequently advising gambling operators, particularly on complex, high-stakes matters. The practice is well-placed to handle dispute resolution and employment issues. Melanie Ellis leads the team and is a key point of contact for licensing and regulatory advice. Managing associate Tom Edmonds is well versed in commercial agreements relating to sport and betting, drawing on his in-house experience.
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‘They have a deep understanding in gaming and betting.’
‘Melanie Ellis works transparently and diligently on all of our engagements. We have been working with her for the last 3 years and don't see us changing to any other regulatory lawyers any time soon.’
Key clients
- Evolution Gaming
- SportyStuff TV
- Betway
- Fitzdares
- GridRival
- StakeMate / Bet Theory
- Dazzletag
- Transigo Ltd (DigiWheel)
- Data.Bet
- Goodwin Racing
- Dazzletag Entertainment
- Digitain
Work highlights
Advise Evolution Gaming on its British gambling licensing, including advising on proposed upcoming changes to technical standards on game design and stake limits for online slots.
Advised SSTV on various commercial matters, including those relating to the production and broadcast of its flagship greyhound racing programme: Racing Post Greyhound TV and its TV channel ‘SportyStuffTV' and the recent shutdown of this channel.
Advises the leading global betting brand Betway on its global sponsorship programme, including its expansion into the US.
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Melanie Ellis
Other key lawyers
Tom Edmonds