WH Simion & Partners has 'a team of experienced lawyers who are absolutely dedicated to achieving the best results'. The group's 'expertise in gaming and gambling is extensive'; licensing, compliance, regulatory and enforcement matters are core areas of strength. The practice is also widely recognised for its solid track record in handling cases concerning the interpretation of gaming law legislation. Under the leadership of Cosmina Maria Simion, the group works closely with the Romanian National Gambling Office to assist international gambling operators, gaming companies, and service providers. Alina Tace is 'personable and knowledgeable', and Petrus Partene's workload includes data protection matters.
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‘Great team of professionals who provide informed advice.’
‘WH Simion & Partners has a team of experts regarding gambling activities, regulations and laws in Romania. They provide 360-degree legal and regulatory advice to their customers.'
‘The lawyers and associates in the firm are always very responsive and polite, and can manage our group's needs. I very much appreciate WH Simion & Partners' engagement and high work ethic.’
‘The team is very approachable. They have a vast amount of knowledge and experience of the Romanian online gambling market. We value and trust their advice.’
‘Cosmina, Petrus and Alina are our main contacts and between them, they have a wide understanding of the online gambling sector and can easily answer our questions on a variety of subjects.’
‘WH Simion & Partners has a team of experienced lawyers who are absolutely dedicated to achieving the best results. Their expertise in gaming and gambling is extensive and has been invaluable.’
‘Petrus Partene has been invaluable to our business, advising on regulatory aspects within the Romanian gaming industry. His knowledge and expertise in this field is outstanding.'
‘I have most recently worked with Alina Tace and Cosmina Simion. Alina is personable and knowledgeable, and always provides detailed, comprehensive advice. My impression is that they are both dedicated, engaged and sophisticated legal practitioners.’
Key clients
- State Tech OU (ST8)
- Entain/Sportingbet
- Evoke plc (888)
- Maxbet Group
- Playtech
- Microgaming (Prima Networks)
- Evolution
- Nuvei
- Digitain
- Balkanix
Work highlights
Assisted 888 with all day-to-day regulatory and legal matters concerning its operations on the Romanian market.
Assisted Maxbet with an AML and GDPR audit on its land-based operations.
Advised Balkanix on regulatory and legal matters concerning its local operations.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Cosmina Maria Simion
Other key lawyers
Alina Tace; Petrus Partene