Chris Elliott > Wiggin LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Wiggin LLP
9TH FLOOR, MET BUILDING
22 PERCY STREET
LONDON
W1T 2BU
England

Work Department

Betting & gaming

Position

Chris is a commercial and regulatory lawyer, concentrating on providing UK regulatory and compliance advice to various stakeholders in the online gambling and gaming industries.

“I specialise in all aspects of gambling law and have extensive legal, regulatory and commercial experience advising many of the world’s largest online and land-based B2C and B2B gambling businesses. I engage with stakeholders on a daily basis, whether they are operators, software suppliers, regulators, payment service providers, start-ups, investors or financial institutions.

I also increasingly advise video gaming, esports, skill gaming and other related media and entertainment businesses and help clients to navigate developments in regulation and self-regulation as their business models and practices evolve and converge with the regulated sector.”

Chris is described in the Legal 500 as “fantastically knowledgeable of the regulatory issues facing the industry. An upcoming star’.  Chris is also a general member of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL).

Lawyer Rankings

London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Gaming and betting

(Next Generation Partners)

Chris ElliottWiggin LLP

Wiggin LLP provides a broad range of services, blending deep industry expertise with strengths in commercial, corporate, litigation, and regulatory work. The team is skilled in managing regulatory investigations, venture capital investments, and white-label agreements. Stephen Ketteley leads the practice, and is widely recognised for his deep knowledge of the gambling sector and his ability to serve as a primary point of contact for clients. David McLeish brings extensive experience in corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, both domestically and internationally. Ben Whitelock specialises in corporate transactions for operators and suppliers, while Jason Fisher advises on corporate and regulatory issues, leveraging a vast network of local counsel across various jurisdictions. Chris Elliott handles complex regulatory matters, and Jason Chess, a seasoned industry expert, leverages his vast experience for the benefit of the wider team as a consultant. The team is rounded out by Bethan Lloyd, who excels in negotiating software and brand licensing agreements, and Oliver Tenzer, who is adept in UK compliance and regulatory support for M&A transactions.