Clifford Chance (CC) has been called in to advise embattled ‘virtual wallet’ Neteller on its investigation by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) as the onslaught facing the online gaming industry continues.

CC is fielding regulatory and securities teams across its New York and London arms to advise on Neteller’s discussions with the DoJ, which last month froze the payment processor’s funds as part of a wider clampdown on online gaming.