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Blake Lapthorn delivers a ‘high level of service’, and recently represented longstanding client Waitrose on a premises licence application for a new store in Wimbledon. Jon Wallsgrove’s team also handles live music event and wedding licence applications.

Blandy & Blandy LLP’s ‘professional and articulate’ team continues to act for the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, while new clients include the Lawn Tennis Association and the National Football Centre Ltd. Sue Dowling has an ‘excellent understanding of the sports and entertainment industries’.

DMH Stallard LLP’s clients include CSMA Motoring and Leisure Services, and Sarumdale Ltd. Sophie Macarthy heads the team.

Field Seymour Parkes LLP advised a pub on its response to a police review application, and represented a trader under investigation for alleged unlawful street trading. The firm also acted for local residents opposed to the granting of a licence for a music festival.

Sole practitioner Stephen Thomas at Stephen Thomas Law specialises in liquor licensing applications and renewals. Highlights included the renewal of a Christmas licence, and acting for Eridge Park in relation to music festivals.

Thomas Eggar LLP’s team is led by by dispute resolution head Andrew Jackson and supported by associate Michelle Di Gioia. Clients include RC Inns, Newbury College and Chapman Group.

Trethowans LLP acted for Nando’s in obtaining a temporary event licence relating to a performance by pop band JLS at one of its branches. It continues to act for longstanding client Ladbrokes in betting office applications, contested hearings and appeals. Caroline Matthews heads the team.

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