International law firm Greenberg Traurig announced the addition of Mark Hichar to its Boston office as a shareholder in the firm’s nationally recognized gaming practice. His addition expands Greenberg Traurig’s top-ranked gaming practice into Boston.
Hichar brings to each project over 25 years of experience working for gaming operators, system suppliers, game developers and gaming licensees. He has worked as both inside and outside counsel to gaming companies. His experience is broad as well as deep, having advised lottery system suppliers, casino operators, gaming technology developers, financial transaction processors, and operators offering internet and mobile games.
Hichar has particularly deep experience working with operators of casinos and lottery systems, and entities licensed by or contracted with domestic or foreign government gaming regulatory bodies. Working with clients of all sizes, Hichar has advised and documented a variety of cross-border transactions and lottery privatizations, and has structured joint ventures to do business in countries including China, Italy, Japan, Russia, South Africa and Taiwan.
“The expansion of the practice and addition of a lawyer with Mark’s experience and respect is in line with our strategy of growing in areas key to our clients,” said Brian L. Duffy, CEO of Greenberg Traurig.
The Global Gaming Chairs, Martha A. Sabo, Mark A. Clayton and Lorne S. Cantor, added, “Mark’s arrival further expands and enhances the firm’s Global Gaming Practice, especially within the Northeast region. Mark is a thought leader and well-regarded in the gaming industry. His deep understanding of gaming technology and lottery systems, and the U.S. sports betting expansion will serve as a great resource to our firm’s local and worldwide clients.”
“With the emergence of casinos and fantasy sports, Massachusetts has become a key market for the gaming industry,” said Terrence P. McCourt, managing shareholder of the firm’s Boston office. “The breadth and depth of Mark’s professional experience make him uniquely qualified to address issues at the intersection of gaming technology and regulation. We are delighted that he has joined our team.”
