Woods Whur is a leading firm with a strong focus on the casino and adult gaming centre sectors, including advising international clients on UK gambling operating licence applications. Founding partners Paddy Whur and Andrew Woods co-head the practice, bringing extensive experience and a successful track record. Woods is particularly noted for his effectiveness before local licensing committees with applications under the Gambling Act 2005, while Whur is recognised for his adeptness as a solicitor-advocate in contested application cases. Chris Reed-Gay enhances the team’s capabilities with his specialisation in Gambling Commission operating licences and adult gaming centre premises licence applications.
Key clients
- Future Leisure Limited
- Metropolitan Gaming
Work highlights
- Continuing to grow the work done for 888 Holdings Limited, completing state-by-state American applications and handling personal disclosure applications for the directors and senior management team, including the CEO and CFO.
- Acted for Silvertime Leisure in the acquisition of a Casino Operating Licence for a Casino in Kensington.