The leisure, betting and gaming sector has experienced a period of expansion, modernisation and change in recent years; our cross-firm team specialises in addressing the diverse commercial and legal issues facing the sector.
Leisure
We advise on the structuring, financing and successful completion of the full range of acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, refinancings and other transactions undertaken by clients within this sector, together with all areas of commercial activity including planning, management, franchising, operational and promotional matters.
We act for clients across the industry spectrum, from cinema operators, hotel chains, restaurants and pub groups to developers, financiers and operators of sports and leisure facilities.
In relation to real estate matters, we have in-depth experience of advising on the acquisition, development, construction and funding of leisure related developments, both of individual properties and large portfolios, whether for investors, developers or end-users. Property tax is a key element that underpins our advice on the structuring and implementation of transactions.
Betting & gaming
We provide advice to betting & gaming companies, as well as to those who provide support for this industry, across different jurisdictions.
Our corporate expertise is widely recognised and we are well-placed to advise on the key licensing and regulatory issues arising in a due diligence process. Our sector experience enables us to advise on appropriate warranties to ensure gambling law compliance and other necessary regulatory requirements within a corporate transaction.
On the commercial side, we advise on joint ventures and partnering arrangements, as well as on the complex issues involved in the burgeoning online, mobile and interactive TV betting and gaming platforms. Much of our work relates to systems and software used, as well as user-facing issues such as terms of business, privacy policies and associated data protection compliance.
Our regulatory expertise can also assist with online casinos. We also offer guidance on the impact of the recent modernisation of the gambling law in the UK.
Our client base includes some of the leading online poker sites and casino groups together with operators, hardware manufacturers, e-commerce companies, software providers, brand owners, retailers and service providers specialising in this market.