Stephen Ketteley > Wiggin LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Wiggin LLP Offices
9TH FLOOR, MET BUILDING
22 PERCY STREET
LONDON
W1T 2BU
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Stephen Ketteley
Work Department
Betting & Gaming
Position
Steve is a highly-regarded regulatory adviser to the global gambling industry. He is trusted by many of the industry’s leading operators and suppliers to help them navigate the challenges they face.
“It’s remarkable how much the gambling industry has been through since I began advising in this sector more than 15 years ago, and how much my role has changed as a result. Today, much of my time is spent acting as a sounding board, providing a quick, effective assessment of the relevant risks for clients as they make some of their most difficult decisions. I advise operators on their interactions with regulators, be that in compliance or enforcement cases. I help industry participants construct and manage jurisdictional risk. I guide stakeholders in assessing and mitigating risk, generally, that attaches to their participation in the gambling space.
The most rewarding aspect of my role is being trusted by many of the leading decision-makers in the industry. A client recently commented they would turn to me when “I want to really press something in a new area with a lot of uncertainty”.”
Career
DLA Piper – Partner (August 2011 – December 2015) Berwin Leighton Paisner – Partner (May 2006 – August 2011 ) Ashurst – Associate (September 1998 – May 2006)
Memberships
International Masters of Gaming Law
Education
University of Liverpool (1992 – 1995) St. Edward’s School (1986 – 1991)
Lawyer Rankings
London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Gaming and betting
(Hall of Fame)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.
Lawyer Rankings
- Gaming and betting London > Crime, fraud and licensing
- Hall of Fame London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Gaming and betting
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Crime, fraud and licensing > Gaming and betting
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Film & TV
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Media finance
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Theatre, publishing and other media
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Video games
Firm Rankings
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Artificial intelligence
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms
- Corporate and commercial > M&A: Smaller Deals, £10m-£100m
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Music
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Reputation management
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious)
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Advertising & marketing
- Risk advisory > Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech: corporate and commercial
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax
- Corporate and commercial > Venture capital
- Employment > Employers