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Bond Pearce LLP’s practice is headed by Tim Davies, whose experience spans alcohol, entertainment and gambling licensing. The team recently acted for Ability Group in securing a late-night licence for Liverpool’s new Celebrity Club. Clients include Marks and Spencer, Superdrug, Welcome Break, Moto, Hilton and Carlsberg.

Matthew Phipps heads TLT LLP’s team, which is best known for its pub estate management expertise but also specialises in licensing for outdoor music events and adult entertainment venues. Clients include Earls Court and Olympia, Glade Music Festival, Punch Taverns, and Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company.

Burges Salmon LLP’s Chris Pritchett advises on licensing matters for racecourses, sports stadiums, outdoor events and online gambling operators, and his team provides a service that is ‘excellent, thoroughly professional, very informed and current’. Clients include The Racing Association, the University of Bristol, The Crown Estate and EMI Music Company.

Michael Parrott at Maitland Walker LLP advises on alcohol, entertainment and gambling licences, and acts for clients such as Cheltenham Racecourse, and Town and Country Inns. His knowledge is ‘second to none’ and his commitment to service delivery ‘brilliant’.

Tim Hayden at Clarke Willmott LLP has a notable licensing practice representing pubs, hotels and retailers.

Foot Anstey’s Nigel Lyons acts for the full spectrum of businesses requiring licensing advice, and appears in local council licensing hearings. Clients include OPM Club and celebrity chefs the Tanner Brothers.

Horsey Lightly Fynn advises on a range of licensing matters including applications under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005.

Rob Newman’s team at Kitsons LLP regularly assists in all types of licensing applications, and recently acted for EX4 nightclub in review proceedings brought by the Police and the Environmental Protection Department. Clients appreciate the group’s ‘personal touch’.

Veale Wasbrough Vizards acts for independent national record store RISE Music, and acted for Quipper in relation to licensing for a new Chelsea Football Club quiz application. Independent schools and colleges regularly instruct the firm. Jason Prosser heads the team.

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