Liran Barak
Partner
Liran Barak heads the firm’s Gaming Regulatory Practice, specializing in the area of gambling law. Liran advises clients on a wide range of issues related to the laws of online gaming and gambling, with a focus on matters pertaining to regulation, licensing, M&A, ongoing compliance and litigation.
In his work Liran helps clients devise a global outlook for operations, advises on market access strategies, leads licensing processes and provides risk analysis and regulatory compliance counseling in light of changing regulatory trends.
Liran has successful licensing experience in over 30 jurisdictions worldwide, leading licensing applications as well as representing the firm’s clients in their discussions with regulators.
In his various roles, Liran has gained extensive experience in legal advice in the areas of international, administrative and civil law, along with experience in criminal and administrative litigation.
“Liran has excellent understanding of commercial and business aspects while providing highly professional legal advice.”
“Liran is an outstanding partner with excellent expertise in the gaming and gambling world.”
Chambers and Partners
- Israel bar Association, 2009
- Law of the Draw: Next Level Event
- Israel’s Conservative Stance on Gambling: Legal Framework, Exceptions, and Emerging Trends
- NeoGames partners with Big Brazil for its Caesars Brazil brand
- neogames – Congratulations on completing the sale to Aristocrat for $1.2B!
- Liran Barak contributed to the Israeli chapter of Chambers Global Practice Guide – Gaming Law 2023
- Law of the Draw Event
- Neogames acquired for 1.2 billion dollar
- Partner Liran Barak’s Contribution to The Legal 500: Gambling Law Comparative Guide 2022
- NeoGames S.A. offers to acquire Aspire Global plc in a transaction valued at approximately $480 million
- Our client 888holdings has completed a deal to launch the 888 brand in Africa
- Chambers Gaming Law 2021 | Partner Liran Barak writes about the approach towards gambling in Israel
- Our client Aspire Global has signed an agreement to sell its B2C segment to Esports Technologies.
- Our client 888 Holdings has acquired William Hill International
- Our client Superbet signed an agreement to acquire Napoleon Games Group
- Our client 888 has entered into a license agreement to use the Sports Illustrated brand
- Ahead of the Game | Partner Liran Barak’s Contribution to the 2020 Chambers Global Practice Guide
- Partner Liran Barak’s Contribution to the International Comparative Legal Guide – Gambling 2021
- Partner Liran Barak created a thorough review for The Law Reviews (TLR)
- Game of Laws| Partner Liran Barak’s contribution to the 2019 Chambers Global Practice Guide on Gaming is worth sharing
- Want to Play Without Breaking the Rules? Liran Barak Will Teach You How
- ‘Gaming in Israel’ | Exclusive Overview by Liran Barak in the ‘Thomson Reuters – Practical Law 2019 Guide’
- ‘Will Israeli Poker Players Soon Have Their Day at the Table’? | Liran Barak Discusses the Possible Paradigm Shift in Poker’s Regulatory Standing
- Winner of the Client Choice Award in Sports & Entertainment (Lexology Index 2025)
- Though Leader in Gaming 2024 (Who's Who Legal 2024)
- Though Leader in Sports & Gaming 2024 (Who's Who Legal 2024)
- Ranked in Gaming & Gambling (Global-Wide) (Chambers Global 2024).
- Thought Leader in Gaming (Who's Who Legal 2023).
- Ranked in Gaming & Gambling (Global-Wide) (Chambers Global 2023).
- Recommended in Gaming (Who's Who Legal 2022).
- Ranked in Gaming & Gambling (Global-Wide) (Chambers Global 2022).
- Recommended in Gaming (Who's Who Legal 2021).