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Position
Niki is a Partner in the Betting & Gaming Group within the Firm's Innovation Department. Niki is a regulatory specialist with twelve years' experience advising clients in the gambling and gaming sectors.
Niki regularly advises licensees in connection with compliance assessments and regulatory enforcement action by the Gambling Commission including licence reviews. She also advises operators, software developers and platform providers in connection with regulatory and compliance matters including anti-money laundering, responsible gambling, consumer protection and marketing requirements.
Niki specialises in advising clients on the gambling regulatory aspects of sales, acquisitions and investments including regulatory due diligence and the impact of regulatory matters on the transaction documentation. She also advises on a full range of corporate transactions, including sales and acquisitions, reorganisations and joint ventures, and has worked on numerous cross-border transactions. Her experience covers a wide range of sectors including betting and gaming, technology, retail and leisure.
Niki has been recognised by Legal 500 as a 'Next generation partner' and is acknowledged as 'up and coming' in Chambers & Partners.
Career
Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Managing Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Trainee, Mishcon de Reya
BPP Law School, Holborn LPC
University of Surrey, Guildford, Law (LLB)
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Education
BPP Law School, Holborn LPC
University of Surrey, Guildford, Law (LLB)
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The team stands out for its unique combination of deep regulatory expertise, commercial acumen and a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach. They integrate top-tier legal advice with strong insight into the evolving gaming and betting landscape in the UK and internationally. Innovation, litigation strength and billing transparency are hallmarks of their practice.’ ‘The team is fantastic to work with as they listen to clients’ needs, analyse problems effectively and execute with efficiency. Their commercial understanding and responsiveness set them apart.’ ‘Mishcon de Reya is a very strong all-round gambling practice. They are pragmatic, personable and business-focused, helping us manage global projects across Europe, Africa, the US and Canada. They also offer valuable advice in specialist areas such as IP and cybersecurity, and their regulatory expertise is second to none.’ ‘Sian Harding is dynamic, detailed, hands-on and a pleasure to work with. She offers clear, commercially grounded guidance on legal risk, regulatory developments and contractual matters. Her responsive, detail-oriented style makes her a trusted adviser in fast-paced, high-stakes situations.’ ‘Susan Breen is the go-to for many key figures in the industry, particularly for sensitive mandates involving high-profile individuals and governmental bodies. These matters require deep sector knowledge, matched with her razor-sharp commercial acumen. Some of the most significant issues in the sector have stayed under the radar because Susan Breen has resolved them before they escalate.’ ‘Susan Breen stands out for her personal, relationship-based approach, which she has instilled throughout the team. The Mishcon team becomes an extension of the businesses they advise, which is rare in law firms. Susan Breen has been my standout lawyer for over 17 years, and her human approach combined with exceptional legal knowledge is what makes the team truly unique.’ ‘Niki Stephens has worked with us on strategic advice relating to licensing, compliance and regulatory frameworks. She brings a pragmatic approach and deep sector knowledge, particularly when navigating complex legal environments and emerging technologies.’ ‘Stuart McMaster is a stand-out partner who combines excellent technical ability with strong industry and commercial knowledge, especially in data privacy and digital consumer businesses. He is highly familiar with the increasingly interconnected regulatory environment in the digital sector.’
Key clients
- Aristocrat Leisure Limited DraftKings Innovation Labs Limited Entain Plc Betting and Gaming Council Pantera Capital Management LP EMD Advocates Videoslots Limited Everi Holdings Inc Kambi Group Plc Skillz Inc Socios Best of the Best Plc Moloco