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The two-partner team at Gosschalks continues to advise major players in the alcohol, entertainment and gambling industries, including on regulatory defence matters, arising out of prosecutions relating to licensed premises. Clare Johnson and Richard Taylor are the key individuals in the practice.

The ‘excellent and very proactive’ four-partner team at John Gaunt & Partners has seen an increasing number of instructions from Scotland. Led by the ‘exceptional’ John Gaunt, it advises clients including Whitbread and the Marston’s chain. Names to note include the ‘highly knowledgeable’ Tim Shield, Katharine Redford and Michelle Hazlewood.

Walker Morris’ two-partner team handles betting, gaming and e-gaming, and liquor/entertainment licensing matters across the country, for private and public sector clients. Paddy Whur and Andrew Woods lead the team.

At DLA Piper UK LLP, national head of safety, health and environment Teresa Hitchcock heads a well-regarded team, working closely with head of UK litigation and regulatory David Grey in Manchester. Key clients include the Empire cinema chain, and the P & A Partnership.

Ford & Warren has significant experience in licensing and gaming work. Led by ‘excellent licensing specialistJohn Coen, it provides ‘good sound commercial advice, and an excellent overall level of service’.

Nicholas Dyson leads Blacks Solicitors LLP’s licensing team, whose clients include a number of multi-site park home operators. It also recently acted in the £9m refinancing of a chain of over 40 pubs.

Richard Arnot joined as head of the practice at Watson Burton LLP in 2009. The team deals with contentious licensing matters, and has recently represented the Co-op Food Group.

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