Licensing

Our team of licensing specialists caters for all the legal needs of the licensed trade.

We will guide you through the complexities of licensing legislation in order to help realise the potential of your business.

Our legal expertise is reinforced by our understanding of the sectors, processes and procedures related to Licensing law.

We can help businesses with all licensing matters relating to alcohol, public entertainment and retail. We can assist with the licensing of public houses, restaurants, off-licences, supermarkets, late night venues and music and sporting events.

We have broad experience of the licensing sector and can act for independents and smaller operators, through to multiple site operators and plc’s. From advising on making an initial application through to ensuring that your license is preserved, we can help.

We recognise that time is a valuable asset and we are happy to meet with you at your premises.
We have experience in advising Landlords, Owners, Premises, License Holders and Designated Premises Supervisors. We can also support door staff with an application and retention of their SIA status.

Our work includes advising on, and making applications for new and amended:

• Premises licenses
• Personal licenses
• Club premises certificates
• Designated premises supervisors
• Temporary event notices
• Roadside trading licenses
• Variations
• License transfers
• Operating schedules

Communication is key to a successful outcome in the licensing process. We will tailor your needs with the licensing objectives at all times.These objectives are typically:

• The prevention of crime and disorder,
• Public safety,
• Prevention of public nuisance, and
• The protection of children from harm

We facilitate communication with Licensing Departments in order to reduce delays and to ensure that you obtain only necessary and proportionate conditions that suit your business.

Our professional relationship with the Licensing Department helps to enhance your ongoing relationship with them. We can also advise on the licensing of gambling and sexual encounter establishments.

Key Contact:

Chris Hallsworth