Dowsley Consulting has strong expertise in navigating businesses through highly regulated industries. Drawing on over a decade advising Tabcorp in the wagering sector, Dowsley Consulting now advises a range of regulated businesses — including wagering operators and racing authorities operating within complex legislative and regulatory frameworks.
Dowsley Consulting's expertise in providing strategic legal advice in regulated industries includes:
Deep expertise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, built across over 17 years advising businesses in the wagering sector, the racing industry, and other heavily regulated environments.
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