Licensing
Keeping you open for business
What is involved?
We understand that licensing legislation can hinder your profitable business and pose many operational challenges. That’s where our legal services can help you navigate the relevant rules and regulations. Whether you’re a potential defendant or an enforcing authority, our expertise in regulatory law will help you to protect your reputation.
We can help you with a wide range of regulatory matters such as licence applications, licence review hearings, closure orders. Our solicitors regularly appear before Licensing Committees and Magistrates Courts nationwide. Or you may need advice with an investigation or prosecution regarding Trading Standards, Health & Safety, Noise Nuisance, Food Safety or Fire Safety which all affect licensed premises. Our specialist team has experience of both sides of enforcement – helping defendant companies and investigating authorities.
Why choose Freeths?
- We are accredited members of BIIAB and can provide you with approved licensing qualifications
- Our team of licensing solicitors are nationally recognised for their expertise in regulatory law
- We are ranked by The Legal 500 guide as “Leaders in their Field” and are praised by Chambers & Partners
- You can expect us to give you practical, accurate advice that is clear and easy to understand
- We are experienced in helping a variety of clients such as supermarkets, bars, restaurants councils and universities
Whatever the style of your operation, our expertise in a wide range of sectors gives us a firm grasp of regulatory knowledge. We can even represent you at PACE interviews and in Magistrates Courts appeals and hearings.
We also help with staff training, providing accredited BIIAB licensing training to help your business avoid any pitfalls. If you would like to work with us too, we look forward to speaking to you.
Clients
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Derby City Council
- Charnwood Borough Council
- Ed’s Easy Diner
- Carlsberg
- Aston University
- Butcombe Brewery
- Davys Wine Bars
- Nottingham Trent University
- Modern British Canteen
- Cheshire Cat Pubs and Bars
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Contact Us
Licensing Lawyers
Lisa Gilligan
Managing Partner
0345 272 5723
Barry Richards
Senior Associate
0345 126 4374
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Articles 13th Oct 2015- Acting as legal advisor regularly to Charnwood Borough Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council and Erewash Borough Council. By acting in this role, Lisa works as an additional advocacy support to the legal teams for licensing and trading standards prosecutions, as well committee hearings.
- Lisa acts for a national supermarket chain in relation to all licensing matters, including premises licences, personal licences, DPS changes and age-restricted sales. The ambitious growth programme of the organisation requires a pro-active involvement from Lisa, to ensure the efficient running of the licensing administration.
- Over 17 years licensing experience and has worked for a wide range of clients including pubs, supermarkets, restaurants, nightclubs and off-licences.
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‘Doing the right thing’ is at the heart of Freeths. Find out more about our excellent client service and the strong set of values that guide the way we work.
Talk to us
Freeths are a leading national law firm with 13 offices across the UK. If you have a query about our services or just want to find out more, why not give us a call?
Contact: 03301 001 014