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Licensing Services for Your Business

Having a licence (be it a premises licence or a taxi licence) is fundamental to your ability to run a business and earn a living. We understand the importance of having a licence for you. We also understand the importance of the relationship between you and the regulatory body, such as the Local Authority or other regulatory body. Our Solicitors will make every effort to understand your business to understand your issues and your challenges and what is realistic for you. So when, for example, we come to prepare and submit a premises licence application, the conditions will be tailored to your specific needs and what is achievable for you. We would then also take steps to liaise with the Local Authority and other responsible authorities, such as the Police, where necessary to represent your interests.

Winston Brown is a former local government senior lawyer. When it comes to your licensing application, this matters:
  • Because of his experience advising the officials who make decisions on licensing applications, he provides practical and realistic advice that is not easy to find elsewhere
  • His familiarity with the policies and priorities of individual licensing departments helps him negotiate effectively with the relevant authorities

Giving Your Licence Application the Best Chance of Success

At our first meeting we will usually be able to guide you on the merits of your application. If we think your proposals are problematic, we will be upfront with you. We are not in the business of making an application for the sake of it. Instead, we will suggest how you can amend your application so it stands a better chance of success. If we think it is in your interests, we will advise you to withdraw your application.

Other ways we assist clients include:
  • Preparation of operating schedules
  • Advice on compliance with premises licence conditions
  • Advice on the best form of licence for your business needs
  • Liaising and negotiating with responsible authorities to secure successful licensing applications
  • Minor variations and personal licence applications
  • Advocacy at licensing authority hearings and magistrates’ courts
  • Advice on temporary events notices
  • Representation on prosecutions, reviews, closure orders and appeals
  • Judicial review applications

A Comprehensive Licensing Service

We handle applications for every type of venue and business, including: bars, private members clubs and other adult entertainment licences, casinos, gaming and online gaming websites, clubs, restaurants, hotels, retail outlets, cinemas, football stadia, theatres, arenas, museums, art galleries, fast-food outlets, live music festivals, taxi firms, and outside tables and chairs licences.

We also handle the sale and purchase of licensed and other business property. If you need advice on any aspect of licensing law, get in touch. Call us on 020 8858 5996.

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