Australian law firm Addisons has announced the addition of leading gambling and gaming regulatory specialist Michiel Brodie to its team as a consultant.
According to details released by the company this week, Brodie brings more than two decades of experience across Australia with a strong background in public policy, compliance, risk management, sustainability and governance, combined with extensive experience in senior public service roles as a commercial leader and a board member.
He will join Addisons Gambling Law team with a particular focus on gambling regulation, Financial Crime compliance such as anti-money laundering and Ethical Sourcing, including modern slavery risk. Brodie’s appointment is non-legal and he will be working with clients in an advisory capacity, Addisons said.
“We are thrilled to welcome Michiel to Addisons,” said Addisons Managing Partner, Kieren Parker. “We are invested in client success and Michiel’s unique insights will provide our clients best-practice regulatory and governance advice.”
Addisons Gambling Law Partner, Jamie Nettleton added, “Michiel’s appointment as a Consultant in our Gambling practice will significantly benefit our clients both in Australia and internationally. His expertise in the field of gambling regulation through his previous roles at both the governmental and commercial levels is unparalleled.”
Addisons is renowned for its work in the gambling space, having recently advised real estate giant Starwood Capital in relation to its AU$8.9 billion acquisition of Crown Resorts alongside The Blackstone Group. It also advised Everi Holdings Inc on the expansion of its business to Australia through the acquisitions of ecash Holdings Pty Ltd and Atlas Gaming.