Poppleston Allen‘s practice attracts a diverse clientele including such well-known names as Ottolenghi and Domino’s Pizza. The team advises pubs, bars, and nightclubs on the licensing aspects of acquisitions, and license variations and applications. Graeme Cushion helms the practice, balancing his time between securing new premises’ licenses and handling licensing-related criminal cases. James Anderson‘s caseload regularly features the licensing aspects of development work and presenting applications for major refurbishments, and Lisa Sharkey‘s experience has positioned her as an active advisor on complex, high-value licensing matters. Jonathan Smith frequently advises on premises licenses and licensing variations, as well as the licensing aspects of complex M&A matters. Suraj Desor has experience representing clients in licensing reviews, whilst Joe Harvey combines criminal litigation experience with an extensive knowledge of licensing application work.

Flint Bishop offers its clients a comprehensive range of alcohol and entertainment licensing advice, with a core area of work coming from large tenanted or managed estates, such as the National Trust. Andrew Cochrane helms the practice and is the go-to advisor in the hospitality sector, with a client roster including local and national operators of pubs, clubs, restaurants and hotels. With expertise advising operators of licensed premises on enforcement actions and behaviour complaints, George Domleo is also noted for his broad licensing practice, which encompasses applications for new premises licenses, licence reviews and prosecutions, while Karen Cochrane is recommended for her similarly broad caseload.

Freeths LLP‘s licensing practice is well-prepared to handle a comprehensive range of regulatory services, including matters regarding application variation, new licensing applications and reviews. The team also has expertise extending to trading standards, food safety, and health and safety matters. Lisa Gilligan heads the practice and has experience assisting licensed and leisure industry clients, including individual independent operators and national chains, frequently acting before the licensing authorities and the Magistrates’ Court.

Shoosmiths LLP's team is well-placed to advise an array of retail, hospitality and leisure sector clients, as well as clients in other regulated sectors including road transport and travel, on both contentious and non-contentious licensing matters. Kirsty Hughes frequently advises clients in the on-trade and off-trade sales sectors, including major pub chains and both national and independent licensed retailers, regarding new premises licenses, variations and reviews.