Dowsley Consulting has strong expertise in navigating businesses through highly regulated industries, drawing on over a decade of experience providing legal advice and strategic guidance to Tabcorp within the highly regulated wagering sector.
Dowsley Consulting's expertise in providing strategic legal advice in regulated industries includes:
A decade of experience advising highly regulated businesses at Tabcorp, fostering strong expertise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, particularly in the gambling industry, which is easily transferable to other regulated sectors.
Development of efficient and robust operating models and processes to meet stringent regulatory requirements and expectations, implementing intricate risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Advising on product design and terms to align with legal obligations across Commonwealth, State, and Territory laws, as well as licence conditions and stakeholder arrangements.
Helping facilitate ethical decision-making processes, balancing commercial objectives with social licence and community expectations.
Interacting with and balancing demands of multiple regulators and stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
Guidance on scope of licence conditions, legislative obligations and regulatory directions, providing clarity and strategic advice to navigate regulatory landscapes.
Advising on the implications and scope of regulatory changes, ensuring proactive adaptation and compliance.
Management of regulatory investigations, inquiries and other correspondence with regulators, including influencing regulatory reform.
Legal guidance on advertising, marketing and promotional activities within heavily regulated sectors, addressing consumer law issues and industry-specific complexities, such as the gambling industry.
Guidance on licence acquisition, application or renewal processes, including legal documentation, due diligence, negotiations with regulatory bodies and probity procedures.
Negotiating, managing and advising on integrity arrangements with sports and racing bodies and advising on the legislative obligations underpinning the sport and racing integrity framework.
Assistance with crisis management and agile responses to evolving community or regulatory expectations.
Advising on customer relations and dispute resolution, including management of customer complaints and grievances, particularly in sensitive areas like problem gambling.
Other Expertise
Dowsley Consulting has expertise in a number of areas