For the 23^rd consecutive year, Harris Hagan proudly retains its top-tier rankings in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 for 2027.

Chambers & Partners

“Harris Hagan’s value to us over the last few years of rapid evolution in the UK gambling marketplace has been indubitable.”

In addition to the firm’s Band 1 ranking, Partners, John Hagan and Bahar Alaeddini, continue to be recognised in Band 1, whilst Partner, David Whyte, and Senior Associate, Jessica Wilson, retain their respective Band 2 and Associate to Watch rankings.

Positive testimonials include:

“John is an industry grandee. He possesses huge gravitas and experience behind a very calm exterior.”

“Bahar is an absolute delight to work with and a star in whatever she takes on. She’s driven, calm, clear and super-methodical.”

“In a crisis, is the person you want on your team and he is someone who goes the extra mile to deliver.”

“Jessica is a rising star in the firm and she is always impressive.”

The UK-wide overview of the practice area for Chambers UK 2027 is co-authored this year by Jessica Wilson and Associate, Ruby Duncalf. 

The Legal 500

Harris Hagan also retains its Tier 1 ranking for Gaming and Betting.

“Harris Hagan’s deep expertise in gaming is unparalleled. With their focus on the industry in the UK, they have incredible expertise in the law and policies that shape our business. Further, they have extensive contacts among the regulatory bodies, ensuring we can get advice from the correct regulatory leadership quickly. Also, given their focus on our industry, there are few – if any – challenges or issues they haven’t seen!”

Harris Hagan has also been recognised by The Legal 500 as a best-performing firm for Client Satisfaction, with The Legal 500 awarding the firm all Client Satisfaction accolades, including for lawyer and team quality and for sector knowledge. This accolade is assessed over a four-year period and only awarded to the top 30% performing firms nationally.

Managing Partner, John Hagan, continues to be listed in The Legal 500’s Hall of Fame. Partners, Bahar Alaeddini and David Whyte, and Senior Associate, Jessica Wilson, also retain their rankings as Leading Partner, Next Generation Partner and Leading Associate respectively.

Amongst our many positive testimonials:

“The key differentiator is the industry expertise and sector knowledge. Whatever this matter is in the gaming sector, Harris Hagan partners will have seen it and done it before.”

“Bahar strives to understand our business, such as our priorities, our objectives, and our risk appetite, and tailors her advice appropriately. She provides unique insights and guidance that are immediately actionable for our company.”

“John Hagan is very knowledgeable and experienced, and we value his sense of judgment and the advice he provides to us.”

“David Whyte and Jessica Wilson are both highly knowledgeable in the gambling sector and have a clear understanding of the regulatory and practical issues facing operators.”

“We have been very pleased with the service provided by Harris Hagan. They are very responsive and provide insightful and pragmatic advice, especially when it comes to dealing with the industry regulator.”

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our clients, colleagues and friends for their continuing instructions and for helping us to achieve these impressive rankings.