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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 VIXIO 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

Our three partners are ranked in Band 1 in Chambers UK 2023.  Seven lawyers are individually ranked, representing over 25% of UK ranked lawyers.

The Legal 500

Our three partners are ranked as Leading Individuals and in the Hall of Fame in The Legal 500 2023.

International reputation

We have four lawyers ranked in Chambers Global 2022. Our partners Julian Harris and John Hagan, ranked in Band 1, Bahar Alaeddini, ranked in Band 2, and Hilary Stewart-Jones, ranked as Senior Statespeople.

Harris Hagan

“It is a super team which you sense really cooperate to the benefit of the client. They have a respectful and professional relationship with the regulators and managed to make very workable solutions…They are extremely pleasant to work with and you feel very safe with them as advisers.”

The Legal 500 2023

“From partner to associate they are super competent. They have a great depth of knowledge, understanding and are very strategic in their provision of advice.”

Chambers UK 2023

“They provide exemplary service and respond immediately with advice which is both technically accurate and also reflective of the commercial constraints of their clients.”

Chambers UK 2023

“Harris Hagan is undoubtedly the market leader in this sector – highly skilled, supremely well informed about the sector, always responsive and with a consummate ability to translate regulation into effective advice. It offers a comprehensive service to clients in the sector and its experience in wider governance areas enables it to recommend tailor-made solutions for its clients reflecting both internal resource, size of business and other key drivers.”

The Legal 500 2023

“They have an in-depth understanding of the gambling industry and especially online channel. They also have empathy with the needs of the operator in what is now a highly regulated industry. They have individuals who have been in the sector since its inception and provide experience and pedigree in making the right decisions.” 

The Legal 500 2023

“They are hugely knowledgeable and very approachable. They talk clearly and in a manner in which lay people understand. They get the boring detail right and manage the client well. It’s almost as if they are an in-house team.”

The Legal 500 2023

“Harris Hagan continues to have four lawyers individually ranked for Chambers & Partners’ Global Market Leaders Rankings (Gaming & Gambling).”

Band 1

Chambers Global 2022

“It is a highly professional firm with talented partners and associates – they would be my first point of call for any legal matters relating to gambling.”

Band 1

Chambers UK 2022

“The firm is highly skilled, supremely well informed about the sector, always responsive, and has the consummate ability to translate regulation into effective advice, offering a comprehensive service to clients.”

Band 1

Chambers UK 2022

“Harris Hagan is a super firm to work with.  They have the best lawyers who are at the highest academic level and at the same time business-oriented, thus you get solutions that are very efficient. They have a second-to-none global network of the best gaming and gambling lawyers and can thus provide first-class advice around the globe.”

Tier 1

The Legal 500 2022

“Easily accessible, knowledgeable and have their finger on the pulse of the latest developments. Always keen to share thoughts and highly professional.”

Tier 1

The Legal 500 2022

“Harris Hagan is highly skilled, supremely well informed about the sector, always responsive and with a consummate ability to translate regulation into effective advice. It is able to offer a comprehensive service to clients in the sector; its experience in wider governance areas enables it to recommend tailor-made solutions for its clients, reflecting internal resource and other key drivers. The firm is very proactive, very easy to deal with and closely aligned to its clients’ needs.”

Tier 1

The Legal 500 2022

“Julian Harris and John Hagan are considered as top professionals and their experience in this sector is simply unparalleled.”

Tier 1

The Legal 500 2022

“Harris Hagan is an extremely reputable firm within the gambling industry. The whole team is very solid in their practice.”

Tier 1

The Legal 500 2022

“Harris Hagan really get to know their clients and provide much-welcomed advice which is both straightforward and clear. This is refreshing due to the increasingly complicated legislative environment of gambling.”

Tier 1

Legal 500 2022

“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

The 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

 “His presence alone is reassuring and his ability and dedication to his clients are almost without parallel.”

Chambers UK 2023

“Julian Harris has a wealth of experience and is able to guide clients through complex issues. He understands not only the regulatory requirements of the industry but also appreciates business restraints; he is always able to provide solutions which meet not only the regulatory requirements but also reflective of clients’ business environments. He is focused on delivery and works as an integral part of clients’ teams ensuring that excellence is the outcome.”

The Legal 500 2023

“He is above anyone else in terms of knowledge.”

Band 1

Chambers UK 2022

“Extremely good at dealing with regulators.”

Band 1

Chambers UK 2022

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

Band 1

Chambers Global 2022

“highly experienced” and his “knowledge in the UK market is highly regarded and he is the go-to option for this field”.

Hall of Fame

The Legal 500 2022

“Julian Harris and John Hagan are considered as top professionals and their experience in this sector is simply unparalleled.”

Hall of Fame

The Legal 500 2022

“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

The 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

“He brings enormous experience and first-rate advice to the table.”

Chambers UK 2023

“We work with Bahar Alaeddini and John Hagan. It is longstanding cooperation which we value very much. Great industry insight. Super legal solutions and very service minded. You trust the advice you get and it is a pleasure to work with both. At the same time you get value for money.”

The Legal 500 2023

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

Band 1

Chambers UK 2022

“John Hagan has been fantastic. He clearly knows the regulations, expectation and processes and can clearly communicate the requirements.”

Band 1

Chambers UK 2022

“He is one of the best: a tremendous lawyer with an impressive knowledge of regulation.”

Band 1

Chambers UK 2022

“modern mind and ability to understand what the operators want.”

Band 1

Chambers Global 2022

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

Band 1

Chambers Global 2022

UK-based John Hagan is praised “absolutely excellent” by market sources.

Band 1

Chambers Global 2022

He is well regarded for his significant expertise in advising an array of leading gaming and gambling clients on complex regulatory matters.

Band 1

Chambers Global 2022

“…with over 20 years’ of gambling law experience, John is recognised as a leading gambling lawyer by operators, suppliers and regulators throughout the world.”

Hall of Fame

The Legal 500 2022

“Julian Harris and John Hagan are considered as top professionals and their experience in this sector is simply unparalleled.”

Hall of Fame

The Legal 500 2022

“John Hagan and Bahar Alaeddini are very good lawyers with a remarkable knowledge of the gaming and gambling market, as well as operators, platforms and payment providers and affiliates. They have an impressive international network. They both have a great sense of humour and keep a clear mind in situations with a lot of pressure.”

Hall of Fame

The Legal 500 2022

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

“Always available, always responsive and always with answers. From partner to associate, the competence and knowledge was exemplary, notable names being Bahar Alaeddini and Jessica Wilson – I would go as far as saying our dream team in gaming law.”

The Legal 500 2023

“We work with Bahar Alaeddini and John Hagan. It is longstanding cooperation which we value very much. Great industry insight. Super legal solutions and very service minded. You trust the advice you get and it is a pleasure to work with both. At the same time you get value for money.”

The Legal 500 2023

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

Band 2

Chambers UK 2022

“She offers extensive experience and excellent client communication.”

Band 2

Chambers UK 2022

Bahar Alaeddini is highly regarded in the gaming and gambling sector for her considerable strength in advising an array of clients on complex regulatory and licensing matters.

Band 2

Chambers Global 2022

“a rising star, exceptional and creative and of “sharp intellect and a practical approach to advice.”

Leading Individual

The Legal 500 2022

“Bahar stands out as an highly intellectual lawyer at the top of her profession who deals with her clients in a an easy manner.”

Leading Individual

The Legal 500 2022

“John Hagan and Bahar Alaeddini are very good lawyers with a remarkable knowledge of the gaming and gambling market, as well as operators, platforms and payment providers and affiliates. They have an impressive international network. They both have a great sense of humour and keep a clear mind in situations with a lot of pressure.”

Leading Individual

The Legal 500 2022

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 Legal 500 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

“She is the one to have by your side in complex matters and brings a real understanding of finance, corporate structure and the art of the deal.”

Chambers UK 2023

“Few people can match her judgement and understanding of gambling law and regulation.”

Chambers UK 2023

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

Tier 1

The Legal 500 2022

“probably the most predominant lawyer in the gambling and i-gaming space.”

Tier 1

The Legal 500 2022

London-based Hilary Stewart-Jones continues to be well respected for her significant experience in the international gaming and gambling industry, advising an array of operators on transactional and regulatory matters.

Senior Statespeople

Chambers Global 2022

“…a legal technician with a real business mind, which means her advice is really practical and useful. She has been a force in the industry for a long time.”

Senior Statespeople

Chambers UK 2022

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

Senior Statespeople

Chambers UK 2022

“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 Legal 500 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 brings not only technical excellence to the firm but, importantly, an excellent understanding of the regulatory environment. His wider experience provides an invaluable contribution to strategic discussions.”

Chambers UK 2023

“He gives detailed and actionable advice, and makes it easy for us to understand complex regulations. He also has inside knowledge of how the UK Gambling Commission works.”

Chambers UK 2023

Key Lawyer

The Legal 500 2023

Key Lawyer

The Legal 500 2022

“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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Francesca Burnett-Hall

“John Hagan and Francesca Burnett-Hall provide prompt and timely advice, and help keep us focused and on track on longer projects. They are knowledgeable and willing to provide challenge in a constructive way.”

The Legal 500 2023

Key Lawyer

The Legal 500 2023

“She is diligent and has consummate attention to detail.”

Associate to Watch

Chambers UK 2022

Key Lawyer

The Legal 500 2022
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Jessica Wilson

“Always available, always responsive and always with answers. From partner to associate, the competence and knowledge was exemplary, notable names being Bahar Alaeddini and Jessica Wilson – I would go as far as saying our dream team in gaming law.”

The Legal 500 2023

Key Lawyer

The Legal 500 2023

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