Harris Hagan

Harris Hagan, established in 2004, is the only specialist gambling and leisure law firm based in the City of London. Recognised as a leading authority in betting and gaming law, the firm has developed the largest dedicated gambling legal and regulatory team in UK private practice. It provides comprehensive expertise in gambling law, compliance, and regulation, with a focus on delivering pragmatic and commercially informed advice shaped by an in-depth understanding of the gambling industry and its regulatory environment.

The firm offers extensive experience in licensing, regulatory compliance, and enforcement, having handled an unequalled number of licence applications to the Gambling Commission and its predecessor, the Gaming Board for Great Britain. It is noted for its work on complex regulatory issues, compliance investigations, enforcement settlements, and corporate transactions within the gambling sector. Harris Hagan also provides supplementary services, including training for personal licence holders, key staff, boards, and compliance committees to support clients in meeting regulatory obligations.

Internationally, Harris Hagan advises many of the world’s largest gambling and leisure operators and suppliers, including businesses listed on the London Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and New York Stock Exchange. The firm has acted on cross-border corporate and commercial transactions and has advised overseas regulators and governments on gambling legislation. Its lawyers are active contributors to international conferences, specialist publications, and global organisations such as the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA), International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR), Industry Group for Responsible Gambling (IGRG), GamCare, and International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL).

Clients include online operators, suppliers, game developers, casinos, bookmakers, gambling equipment manufacturers, affiliates, social gaming operators, eSports operators, payment processors, start-ups, investors, financial institutions, charities, law firms, governmental organisations, and private equity firms. Harris Hagan also undertakes licensing work for casinos, hotels, restaurants, and bars. The firm continues to expand its core practice with a growing portfolio of technology clients, particularly in the online gambling sector.

Staffing

• 3 UK partners
• 8 other UK fee-earners

Memberships

• International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA)
• International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR)
• Industry Group for Responsible Gambling (IGRG)
• GamCare
• International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL)