Appointment of legal advisers

Date: 29 January 2008

The Gambling Commission has completed a review of its legal panel, with Brodies, Gregory Rowcliffe Milners and Wragge & Co being appointed to act as its external legal advisers until December 2010.

Gregory Rowcliffe Milners and Wragge & Co will provide advice on a range of matters including public and regulatory law matters, litigation and prosecutions in England and Wales.  Brodies will provide advice on public law, criminal investigations and any proceedings in Scotland.

Chris Harper, who has advised the Commission and its predecessor the Gaming Board for a number of years, will continue to be the principal contact at Gregory Rowcliffe Milners.  The team at Wragge & Co is led by John Cooper.  Christine O'Neill leads the team at Brodies. 

For further information call (0121) 2306700 or email communications@gamblingcommission.gov.uk.