Melanie Ellis

Melanie is a gambling regulatory lawyer, advising on all aspects of gambling law including licence applications, regulatory compliance, advertising, licence reviews and changes of control. She is described in the legal directories as “a very impressive lawyer” who “demonstrates commercial pragmatism supported with a great deal of technical and operational knowledge and experience”.

Melanie has acted for a wide range of gambling operators including major online and land-based bookmakers and casinos, B2B game and software suppliers and start-ups. She also frequently advises operators of raffles, prize competitions, free draws and social gaming products.

Melanie has a particular interest in the use of new technology for gambling products and novel product ideas. She is a regular contributor to industry publications such as iGaming Business, EGR and Casino & Gaming International, writes a monthly column for Casino International and often speaks at industry events. Melanie is listed as a “next generation partner” in the Legal 500 directory and also ranked in Chambers.