GERMANY Law and Practice Contributed by: Jörg Hofmann, Matthias Spitz and Michelle Hembury, Melchers
Melchers has been advising companies on the law and legal matters in the gaming and betting industry for over 30 years, and today has offices in Heidel- berg, Mannheim, Frankfurt am Main and Berlin. The gaming and betting law practice group consists of specialised regulatory and commercial lawyers. As a full-service law firm, Melchers’ advice in gambling- related matters also includes all corresponding areas
of law, such as competition, company and adminis- trative law. The firm advises national and international clients, has developed an excellent global network, and pays attention to elaborate communication with regulators, which in many cases may be helpful in avoiding litigation. Melchers also has considerable experience in lobbying.
Authors
Jörg Hofmann is a past president of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) and group leader of the highly specialised gaming and betting law practice group of Melchers. He has been practising gaming law since
Michelle Hembury became an associate with Melchers in early 2021, and has since been advising clients in matters revolving around German regulations and licensing procedures. She also focuses on clients’
the mid-1990s, and his legal advice is highly valued by global market leaders in all sectors of the gaming industry. A highly recognised expert in the field, Jörg has been consistently ranked as a leading individual and expert in gaming law by prestigious legal directories for many years.
compliance in relation to everything from AML and commercial legal protection to advertising law. Hence, her focus is on the due diligence review and implementation of the regulatory requirements for sports betting, virtual slot-machine games and online poker, and on guidance through application procedures.
Matthias Spitz is a senior partner at Melchers, who specialises in the area of gaming law, with a focus on European law and administrative matters. He is an expert in AML compliance. Experienced in
communication with regulators and in administrative procedures, Matthias offers not only traditional legal services such as litigation, but also lobbying advice and support. Since 2013, he has been a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL). Matthias frequently publishes articles on regulatory developments in leading industry journals.
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