'One of the leaders in the field of licensing', Cornerstone Barristers is home to a team with 'exceptional licensing expertise'. Members handle the full range of licensing work, and is well known for acting for national authorities, public sector clients and operators in licensing disputes. James Findlay KC is highly regarded for his excellent track record in advising on private hire, alcohol, and gambling licensing matters. Ranjit Bhose KC is regularly instructed by licensing authorities on a range of work, and Josef Cannon KC has been kept busy handling contentious mandates concerning licenses for sexual entertainment venues, music festivals and hotels. Asitha Ranatunga has 'an exceptional understanding of licensing law and procedure, as well as the ability to provide insightful, bespoke and practical advice'.
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Cornerstone Barristers
Testimonials
‘Daniel Gatt is a leading clerk in this field.’
‘Cornerstone Barristers is a stand-out set in the world of licensing.’
‘Cornerstone Barristers is an outstanding set with great depth of talent.’
‘An attentive set.’
‘The clerks provide an excellent service.’
‘Very helpful clerks.’
Francis Taylor Building
Francis Taylor Building has a strong reputation for its ‘unparalleled breadth of expertise across licensing law‘. Gerald Gouriet KC is highly regarded for his expertise in handling high-profile cases involving gambling, taxi, entertainment and alcohol licensing issues, and David Matthias KC has an excellent track record in assisting local authorities with licensing policies. Among the junior end of chambers, the ‘tenacious‘ Leo Charalambides is a licensing specialist; Gary Grant is ‘a very well prepared and smooth advocate‘; and James Rankin is ‘a superb junior – he is always a master of the brief, exceedingly well prepared and eloquent in court‘.
Testimonials
‘Harry Killick is always accessible, friendly and super efficient.’
‘A very professional set.’
‘Great depth and breadth of knowledge and experience.’
‘Very professional, approachable and helpful.’
‘Very effective clerks. Always quick to respond to queries.’
‘Responsive, efficient and flexible clerks.’
Three Raymond Buildings
Three Raymond Buildings garners praise as ‘a leading set for licensing‘. Stephen Walsh KC is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, with extensive expertise in handling the full range of licensing matters. Michael Bromley-Martin KC is ‘tenacious and always willing to go to battle for clients‘, and his recent workload includes advising on premises licensing issues. Firearms licensing work is a key strength for Matthew Butt KC, who is equally adept at handling gambling, liquor and private hire licensing matters. Sarah Le Fevre is regularly instructed by local authorities on both borough and council licensing matters, and Guy Ladenburg has a solid track record in handling liquor licensing mandates.
Testimonials
‘Excellent clerks.’
‘An extremely friendly and likeable set of clerks.’
Cornerstone Barristers
Testimonials
‘Daniel Gatt is a leading clerk in this field.’
‘Cornerstone Barristers is a stand-out set in the world of licensing.’
‘Cornerstone Barristers is an outstanding set with great depth of talent.’
‘An attentive set.’
‘The clerks provide an excellent service.’
‘Very helpful clerks.’
Francis Taylor Building
Francis Taylor Building has a strong reputation for its ‘unparalleled breadth of expertise across licensing law‘. Gerald Gouriet KC is highly regarded for his expertise in handling high-profile cases involving gambling, taxi, entertainment and alcohol licensing issues, and David Matthias KC has an excellent track record in assisting local authorities with licensing policies. Among the junior end of chambers, the ‘tenacious‘ Leo Charalambides is a licensing specialist; Gary Grant is ‘a very well prepared and smooth advocate‘; and James Rankin is ‘a superb junior – he is always a master of the brief, exceedingly well prepared and eloquent in court‘.
Testimonials
‘Harry Killick is always accessible, friendly and super efficient.’
‘A very professional set.’
‘Great depth and breadth of knowledge and experience.’
‘Very professional, approachable and helpful.’
‘Very effective clerks. Always quick to respond to queries.’
‘Responsive, efficient and flexible clerks.’
Three Raymond Buildings
Three Raymond Buildings garners praise as ‘a leading set for licensing‘. Stephen Walsh KC is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, with extensive expertise in handling the full range of licensing matters. Michael Bromley-Martin KC is ‘tenacious and always willing to go to battle for clients‘, and his recent workload includes advising on premises licensing issues. Firearms licensing work is a key strength for Matthew Butt KC, who is equally adept at handling gambling, liquor and private hire licensing matters. Sarah Le Fevre is regularly instructed by local authorities on both borough and council licensing matters, and Guy Ladenburg has a solid track record in handling liquor licensing mandates.
Testimonials
‘Excellent clerks.’
‘An extremely friendly and likeable set of clerks.’