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Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP has an impressive roster of clients including Aston Villa FC, Birmingham Rep, and Birmingham Hippodrome. Senior associate Heath Thomas heads the group, which advised Liberty and The Restaurant Group on applications for premises licences. The team also advised JR1 Entertainments on obtaining an operating licence for remote pool betting.

Squire Sanders LLP provides a ‘first-class’ service. Stephanie Perraton heads the team and is complimented for her ‘desire to do the best possible job’ for her clients. ‘Very thorough’ senior associate Nicola Smith is also highly recommended. The group continues to manage all aspects of the licensed estate for IHG’s managed estate nationally, and was instructed by One Stop Stores on three variation applications.

SGH Martineau LLP has some prime clients, such as Millennium & Copthorne Hotels. Andrew Adams is the key contact. Anna Turnell has considerable experience in advising on the sale and purchase of hotels and casinos, and is also well regarded in the education sector.

Shoosmiths has a strong focus in the retail, leisure and sports sectors, and counts as clients names such as McDonald’s Restaurants, Whittalls Wine Merchants, and EFB Leisure. The team has handled various instructions for franchisees of Domino’s Pizza. Ron Reid is the primary contact.

Sydney Mitchell LLP has a thriving licensing practice. Peter Adkins heads the team, and advises a range of businesses in the leisure and gaming sectors. The team has also acted for applicants in successfully opposing challenges to new licence applications.

Wright Hassall LLP’s Andrew Potts has broad experience in licensing and gaming matters. Clients include West Bromwich Albion FC, Coventry Rugby Club and National Motorcyle Museum. As well as its work for licensees, the team also acts for the police and local authorities on licensing issues.

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