Unlocking opportunities: Navigating Regulatory Challenges and Litigation in Europe s Gambling Markets

H10 Cubik, Barcelona
Via Laietana 69
08003-Barcelona

Join us for an insightful event where AKD Partners’s leading lawyers from Europe’s key gambling markets will address the pressing regulatory challenges and dynamic litigation landscape facing the industry today. Building on the success of previous years, this year's gathering promises to be our most insightful and engaging yet.

As the gambling landscape evolves, navigating regulatory challenges in Europe has become increasingly complex. Jurisdictions are adapting to new market dynamics, and stakeholders must stay informed about the latest legal developments and compliance strategies. In a closed forum with dedicated panels, our lawyers will share country-specific insights and discuss strategic approaches to compliance across Austria, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, and the UK.

We are honoured to feature a keynote address by Mikel Arana, General Director at the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), who will provide a unique perspective on current regulatory developments and future trends impacting both the Spanish market and the broader European context.

Following the keynote address, we invite you to join us for networking drinks. This is a prime opportunity to engage directly with top industry voices and regulators shaping the future of gambling law in Europe.

17:00 – Registration


17:30 – Gambling Litigation: Key Cases and Emerging Issues in Europe

Moderator: Giulio Coraggio, Partner, AKD Partners, Italy

Panellists:

• Nicole Daniel, Partner, AKD Partners, Austria
• Paula Gonzalez de Castejón Llano-Ponte, Partner, AKD Partners, Spain
• Christian Köhli, Counsel, Germany 
• Pawel Matej, Senior Associate, AKD Partners, Poland
• Richard van Schaik, Partner, AKD Partners, The Netherlands
• Benjamin Fellows, Legal Director, AKD Partners, United Kingdom

18:00 – Gambling Licensing in Europe: Strategies for Success

Moderator: Giulio Coraggio, Partner, AKD Partners, Italy

Panellists:

• Viktor Radics, Partner, AKD Partners, Hungary
• Inês Teixeira, Partner, AKD Partners, Portugal
• Tomáš Šcerba, Partner, AKD Partners, Czechia
• Alina Antonie, Counsel, AKD Partners, Romania
• Vincenzo Giuffrè, Senior Associate, AKD Partners, Italy
• Christoph Engelmann, Counsel, AKD Partners, Germany
• Elisa Lorenzo Sanchez, Legal Director, Spain

18:30 – Keynote speaker: Mikel Arana, General Director at the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ)



19:30 – Seminar ends followed by networking drinks

20:30 – Close of event