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Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP has a ‘very good’ practice led by senior associate Heath Thomas, who is currently representing a late-night entertainment venue in proceedings brought by the West Midlands Police for closure of the premises following a serious crime and disorder. Clients include Aston Villa FC and The Restaurant Group.

Squire Sanders Hammonds’ ‘overall level of service is excellent’. The group recently gained new clients such as Walmley Cricket Club and Drayton Manor Park, which it advised on a new premises license. Stephanie Perraton does ‘the best possible job for the client at an appropriate price, and has unparalleled knowledge’.

Martineau is currently acting for a new golf club on its licensing, and continues to advise Staffordshire University on various licensing issues, including on the reorganisation and development of its hospitality services. Senior associate Andrew Holden leads the team, which is particularly well known for its work in the education and leisure sectors.

Ron Reid’s team at Shoosmiths continues to advise McDonald’s on its portfolio of over 700 licensed premises, including acting for a number of the restaurants on applications for variations that have prompted reviews of existing premises licences by other interested parties. Other clients include Wine Cellar.

Wright Hassall LLP’s Andrew Potts advised on a new licence for Coventry Rugby Club, while Ian Besant successfully represented clients in defending review applications brought by the police and the public. Other clients include Jimmy Spices, the restaurant chain, and hospitality barge The Bosworth Lady.

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