The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will face another day in court this week over its handling of the National Lottery licence competition. The legal action has been filed by Northern & Shell PLC against the gaming regulator, with a view to seeking a reported £20m in damages.
The Case Management Conference for the lawsuit is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, at 10:30am at the Rolls Building, Fetter Lane, London. Representing Northern & Shell is QC Michael Bowsher from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP), while QC Sarah Hannaford from Hogan Lovells will represent the Gambling Commission. Allwyn, the current licence holder for the National Lottery, will be represented by Quinn Emanuel.”
