licensing

overview

Liquor, entertainment and gaming licensing are areas undergoing revolutionary changes at the present time, carrying both threats and opportunities to businesses in the sector. Our dedicated specialist licensing team has developed a leading reputation and a niche position within the Reading and Thames Valley area, providing advice to a wide variety of clients from major sports and entertainment venues, via hotels, restaurants, pubs and clubs to corner stores and from chains of bookmakers to local lotteries.

Our specialist legal advice also encompasses taxi and private hire regulatory law (including defending criminal charges for offences such as plying for hire) and adult establishments.

We have long-standing and established contacts with the local licensing authorities and police, as well as the Magistrates’ Courts. Our approach is to consult in advance wherever appropriate and our understanding of their issues and concerns helps to smooth and speed the application process.

Where hearings are necessary, either before the Council licensing committees or the Courts, we conduct the advocacy ourselves wherever possible, ensuring that our clients receive personal service throughout the process.