NETHERLANDS Law and Practice Contributed by: Alan Littler, Justin Franssen and Chris Adriaansz, Franssen Tolboom
Franssen Tolboom is the only law firm in the Nether- lands with a dedicated practice that specifically fo- cuses on the national and international gaming and gambling sector, and on related areas. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including listed B2C and B2B operators, software developers, inspection bod- ies, financial institutions, payment service providers, private equity investors, media companies, hosting companies and public authorities. The gaming and gambling practice group consists of seven members,
and adopts a multidisciplinary approach towards ad- vising clients on a range of subjects, including licens- ing, compliance, litigation, contracts, public affairs, and privacy and data protection. Various members are affiliated with the International Masters of Gam- ing Law and the International Association of Gaming Advisors. Furthermore, the practice group often pro- vides speakers and moderators for conferences and events around the world, as well as regularly writes for sector-specific publications.
Authors
Alan Littler of Franssen Tolboom focuses primarily on remote gambling operators and adjacent spheres of activity, such as loot boxes and (social) gaming. He also advises those providing services to the gambling
Chris Adriaansz is an attorney-at-law at Franssen Tolboom, where he deals with various civil and administrative law issues for clients operating in the gaming and gambling sector and related industries. He has a specific
sector, such as payment service providers and software providers. In January 2019, he co-authored the European Commission Report, “Evaluation of regulatory tools for enforcing online gambling rules and channelling demand towards controlled offers”. Advising clients as they prepare for the remote gambling licensing process is a key part of Alan’s work, as is tackling new matters for licensees entering the remote market for the first time. Alan is a member of the International Association of Gaming Advisors.
focus on regulatory aspects of mergers and acquisitions, probity investigations (Bibob), and money laundering and terrorist financing. Chris attended the European Law School at Maastricht University, after which he graduated (cum laude) in Constitutional and Administrative Law at Utrecht University. His paper on the use of algorithms in administrative law won two thesis awards.
Justin Franssen is an attorney-at-law and partner at Franssen Tolboom, where he leads the gaming practice. His comprehensive advisory and
litigation practice also regularly deals with sector-specific acquisitions and complex public affairs processes. Justin is a former board member of the International Masters of Gaming Law and a member of the board of trustees of the International Association of Gaming Advisors. Justin has received seventeen consecutive Band 1 rankings in the Chambers Global Guide.
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