Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is advising Betfair on the possible merger of Betfair and Paddy Power.
The possible merger would create one of the world’s largest public online gaming companies by revenue with enlarged scale, capability and distinctive and complementary brands.

Corporate partners Oliver Lazenby and Edward Braham are leading the Freshfields team alongside corporate associate Vincent Bergin. Partner Jocelyn Mitchell and associate Nicola Squire are advising on employment and benefits matters and partner Simon Priddis and associate Richard Romney are advising on antitrust. Tax advice is being provided by partner Peter Clements and senior associate Faye Coates.