Construction
United Kingdom
29 August 2025
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s gambling practice focuses primarily on corporate gambling transactions, commercial litigation and employment matters within the sector, often involving cross-border elements. The team is led by Benjamin Lee and Marie Johnson. Lee, described as a ‘commercial and versatile’ lawyer, regularly advises on M&A transactions and private equity matters. Johnson is a regulatory specialist, acting for both domestic and international clients. Jeremy Bark brings extensive experience in tribunal advocacy and licence application issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Benjamin Lee is a commercial and versatile lawyer with the full range of skills across public markets, private M&A and private equity. He is our lead relationship partner and a great lawyer too.’
‘Oran Gelb is our go-to for contentious matters. He is a class act - strategic, calm under pressure and very dependable.’
- ‘Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner have a strong all-round team. They are our go-to for major matters, particularly those with a public markets element, and consistently demonstrate technical excellence and sound commercial judgement.’
Key clients
- Northern & Shell PLC (New Lottery Company)
- Playtech plc
- Playtika Holding Corporation
- SuperPlay
- Huuuge Inc
- Sportradar AG
- Bally’s Corporation
Practice head
Benjamin Lee; Marie Johnson;
Other key lawyers
Jeremy Bark; Oran Gelb