Bio
David is a Regulatory Partner.
David has extensive experience in all licensing and gambling regulatory matters.
In licensing, he covers management of licensing applications, representing clients subject to review proceedings, undertaking advocacy before the licensing committees and in the Magistrates’ Court.
David also advises on real estate transactions including drafting and negotiating conditional agreements for lease and licence transfer requirements, and supporting development schemes including obtaining multiple new licences for leisure and retail premises pre-construction.
Across gambling, David advises clients on Gambling Commission applications for PML licences, new online and non-remote operating licences for all categories of gambling businesses, change of corporate control applications, representing clients in respect of regulatory action by the Gambling Commission including licence review procedures, advising on regulatory compliance and providing training to employees and directors of gambling businesses.
Examples of David’s work include:
- Advising the Board of a UK gambling business on its acquisition of a Malta-based B2B Casino Platform operator.
- Working with a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed business on its proposed £multi-million acquisition of a Mayfair Casino.
- Representing the Venue Directors of a national casino chain in respect of the review of their Personal Management Licences by the Gambling Commission.