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We always strive for high standards in our exciting and challenging legal specialisation in the never dull gambling industry, and believe we are the market leading law firm.  We are delighted that our work and commitment to the gambling industry is recognised by the prestigious legal directories, Chambers & Partners (UK and Global) and The Legal 500, and by GamblingCompliance.

Top-ranked since 2004

Harris Hagan has been ranked Band 1 in Chambers UK and Tier 1 in The Legal 500 since the firm was established in 2004.

Chambers UK 2020

We are the only law firm to have four lawyers individually ranked in Band 1 and Band 2 of Chambers UK 2020

The Legal 500

Our three partners are ranked as Leading Individuals in The Legal 500 2020, which represents 30% of the total number across the UK, with Julian Harris and John Hagan recognised in the newly launched Hall of Fame.

International reputation

We have four lawyers ranked in Chambers Global 2020.  Our partners Julian Harris, ranked as a Star Individual, John Hagan, ranked in Band 1, Bahar Alaeddini, ranked as Up and Coming, and Hilary Stewart-Jones, ranked as an Eminent Practitioner.

Harris Hagan

“They are world class in all areas of gambling law”

Band 1

Chambers UK 2021

“without a doubt, the premier gaming and betting practice in the UK”

Tier 1

Legal 500 2021

Clients say that the team is “extremely knowledgeable about the industry” and “provides a common-sense approach to regulatory issues.”

Chambers UK 2020

“They are experts in the gaming industry.”

Chambers UK 2020

“The firm has first-class experience and knowledge in this industry”

The Legal 500 2020

“The team understands the issues clients typically face and always provides solutions”

The Legal 500 2020

“The firm pleases with its professionalism and is invested in the client’s success”

The Legal 500 2020

“They are experts in the gaming industry”

The Legal 500 2020

“Provides a common-sense approach to regulatory issues”

The Legal 500 2020

“an excellent firm with a personal touch”

The Legal 500 2019

“no one knows the regulatory aspects of the gaming industry as well as they do”

The Legal 500 2019

“They know the regulatory environment backwards and they’ve also got good contacts with the UK Gambling Commission. They give good legal and practical advice, especially in relation to the Commission.”

Chambers UK 2019

“They’re a fantastic firm to deal with from both a knowledge and responsiveness perspective. They’re very focused on the sector in a period of great change.”

Chambers UK 2019

Our Lawyers

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Julian Harris

London-based Julian Harris offers a wealth of experience advising a broad range of operators and regulators on complex international gaming and gambling law issues.

Band 1

Chambers Global 2021

“Julian has a wealth of experience and is able to guide clients through complex issues; he is particularly skilful at creating solutions which are designed to provide an effective business framework going forward.”

Band 1

Chambers UK 2021

“a heavyweight veteran in the field.”

Hall of Fame

Legal 500 2021

“Highly experienced”

The Legal 500 2020

“Julian Harris’s knowledge in the UK market is highly regarded and he is the go-to option for this field.”

The Legal 500 2020

“draws wide-ranging praise as “amazing,” “phenomenal” and “a legend” in the field”

Chambers Global 2020

“extremely good at dealing with regulators”

Chambers UK 2019

“very widely respected”

Chambers UK 2018

“A legend in the business”

Chambers UK 2017
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John Hagan

John Hagan is a highly regarded UK-based practitioner, recognised for this extensive experience advising on a wide range of international gaming and gambling matters. Impressed market source remark: “He is very eloquent and does a fantastic job being an advocate through the industry.”

Band 1

Chambers Global 2021

“he knows the regulatory law inside out and is extremely well respected by everyone.”

Band 1

Chambers UK 2021

John is recognised by The Legal 500 as having “unparalleled” industry knowledge, and gives “clear, concise and actionable advice”.

Hall of Fame

The Legal 500 2021

“excellent reputation in the industry.”

Chambers UK 2020

“extremely deep knowledge and real understanding of client challenges with regulators”

Chambers Global 2020

Sources commend his “modern mind and ability to understand what the operators want,” with others stating that “he knows the regulatory law inside out and is extremely well respected by everyone.”

Chambers Global 2020

“Astute”

The Legal 500 2020

“The leading gaming industry legal practitioner active today,” adding: “He’s patient, calm, focused and efficient.”

Chambers UK 2018

“is able to provide concise, pragmatic and commercially driven advice, delivering solutions, not just legal commentary.”

Chambers UK 2017

“His breadth of knowledge and experience in the industry is a real asset.”

Chambers UK 2017
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Bahar Alaeddini

Bahar Alaeddini is praised by market sources for her considerable expertise in advising major international clients on UK gambling law matters. She is particularly noted for her skill in licensing and regulatory compliance issues.

Band 1

Chambers Global 2021

“Bahar Alaeddini is a focused and common-sense lawyer who excels in the regulatory law field, being able to confidently analyse a given set of circumstances and give straight forward advice.”

Leading Individual

The Legal500 2021

“Exceptional and creative”

The Legal 500 2020

“She is very pragmatic and straightforward. She is very knowledgeable, provides advice which is clear and helpful, and is very approachable.”

Chambers UK 2020

“Considered “an excellent gaming lawyer,” peers describe her as “very commercial, very straightforward – she makes things understandable.””

Chambers Global 2020

“She has an uncanny intuition for all things related to gambling commissions, as well as being very technical and straightforward with a commercial bent.”

Chambers UK 2019

“sharp intellect and a practical approach to advice”

The Legal 500 2019

“She is focused and hard working, and is able to take a practical approach to complex regulatory issues.”

Chambers UK 2018

“A rising star”

The Legal 500 2017
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Hilary Stewart-Jones

“Hilary Stewart-Jones is highlighted for her extensive experience advising an array of land-based and online operators in the gaming and gambling sector”. Sources remark: “Hilary is great and everyone in the market knows her.”

Senior Statespeople

Chambers Global 2021

“refreshingly straightforward, pragmatic and extremely knowledgeable in her field.”

Senior Statespeople

Chambers UK 2021

“She cares deeply and will fight hard for her clients.”

Key Lawyer

The Legal 500 2021

“She’s great, she deserves every bit of the reputation she has”

Chambers Global 2020

“Hilary Stewart-Jones is probably the most predominant lawyer in the gambling and i-gaming space.” Another source adds: “She cares deeply and will fight hard for her clients.”

The Legal500 2019

“Refreshingly straightforward, pragmatic and extremely knowledgeable in her field.”

Chambers UK 2018

“She knows the industry backwards. I’m always amazed at the breadth of her knowledge.”

Chambers UK 2018
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David Whyte

“David Whyte is experienced from his background at the UK Gambling Commission and is also a pleasure to work with.”

Key Lawyer

The Legal 500 2021

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