Gaming & Gambling
Regions
Why Choose WH Partners
- Global Perspective, Local Expertise: We advise clients globally, combining international perspective with nuanced local regulatory knowledge.
- Dedicated Team: Our lawyers focus exclusively on the gaming and gambling sector, offering tailored advice grounded in decades of experience
- Client-Centric Approach: We build lasting relationships, offering personal, attentive service
- Proven Track Record: From high-profile deals to regulatory approvals, our work speaks for itself
Industry Recognition
- Ranked by Chambers Global, Chambers Fintech, and Legal 500 as a leading law firm globally in gaming and gambling
- Lead roles in landmark licensing and regulatory projects, including the drafting of laws and regulations
- Long-term relationships with international operators who trust WH Partners for both strategy and daily operational matters
Regions We Cover
- Europe: Malta, Italy, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland
- Middle East: UAE
- International: Curacao, Anjouan, Kahnawake
Leadership in Gaming and Gambling
We are trusted by the world’s leading gambling companies because we combine deep regulatory expertise with a commercial mindset. Our goal is not only to ensure compliance, but also to help clients achieve profitability and sustainable growth in a constantly evolving industry.
Our Gaming & Gambling practice is spearheaded by Partner Joseph F. Borg, who brings unique insight from his prior role as Chief Regulatory Officer at the Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta. Partner Olga Finkel, Co-Founder of the firm, is recognised globally as a leading authority on gaming law, combining legal and technical expertise to advise on regulatory frameworks, licensing, and disputes. Together, they lead a multidisciplinary team that delivers comprehensive advice across all aspects of the gambling industry.
Our Services
Obtaining and maintaining gambling licences and authorisations in Malta, Poland, UAE, Italy, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Curacao, Anjouan, and Kahnawake
Regulatory compliance and ongoing supervision
Structuring of gambling businesses, including M&A, commercial agreements, and corporate governance
Drafting laws, policies, and procedures
Regulatory and commercial due diligence
Intellectual property (trademarks, copyright, exploitation of IPR)
Accounting and tax optimisation strategies tailored for gambling operators
Employment law and workforce compliance in gaming companies
Intermediary and affiliate agreements
Privacy and data protection in line with GDPR and sector-specific rules
Key Contacts
James Scicluna
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Olga Finkel
Co-Founder and Partner
Robert Zammit
Partner
Joseph F. Borg
Partner
Quirino Mancini
Group Strategic Advisor - Gambling, Media and Sport
Andrea Marchetti
Partner & Director
Cosmina Maria Simion
Managing Partner
Alina Tace
Partner
Ewa Lejman
Head of Polish Desk
Robert Skalina
Partner
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