Simcocks

Simcocks is an Isle of Man law firm that deals with regulators on gaming licences and supports eGaming projects. The entity is Simcocks Advocates Limited, and the office is on Ridgeway Street in Douglas.

Services

The listed services are gaming licensing, legal opinions, contracts and relocation of gaming businesses. Legal opinions are often requested by regulators, banks and payment providers as evidence that an operation is lawful, and contracts cover the supply and operator agreements common in online gaming. Relocation means moving an existing operation, with its licence and structure, to the Isle of Man.

Jurisdiction

The stated jurisdiction is the Isle of Man, a long-established base for eGaming with its own regulator. The firm describes its role as dealing with the regulators on licences, meaning it carries an application from document preparation through to dialogue with the supervisor.

Who it suits

Simcocks suits online gaming operators and suppliers that are applying for an Isle of Man licence or moving their business there, and payment providers that serve such clients. Fees and timelines are not stated and should be requested from the firm.