Licensing
We act for chains of restaurants and bars, nightclubs, supermarkets and some of London's most prestigious hotels. We have established a national reputation for successfully applying for off licences in petrol forecourt shops, acting in this regard for oil companies, supermarket groups and independent operators.
We have foreseen the huge problems facing clients with the onset of the Licensing Act 2003. We have educated through a series of seminars both at Westminster and at our clients' offices. Our clients have therefore been as prepared as they possibly could be for the changes.
We take pride in the efficiency of our work and the need to be both imaginative and pragmatic. We aim to ensure that your business runs legally and with the minimum of interruption from the licensing process. Our online instruction and application tracking services have been well received by clients.
We have recently acted for objectors fighting off an adult entertainment club on their doorstep. Conversely we have successfully obtained a full striptease licence within Westminster.
We love taking on challenges, helping you to push boundaries and to remain ahead of your competitors.
The key areas in which we can help you include:
- Acquisition and disposal of licensed premises.
- Applications for premises licences.
- Applications for variations of premises licences.
- Advice on contents of operating schedules.
- Negotiations with responsible authorities.
- Advocacy at Licensing Authority hearings.
- Advocacy at Magistrates' Court appeals.
- Advice on Judicial review of Licensing Authorities.
- Applications for personal licences.
- Betting, gaming and lotteries.
- Food and hygiene law.
Winckworth Sherwood's Licensing team have been recommended in Legal 500, 2007-08.