The team at Mincoffs Solicitors LLP continues to expand its national reach, and has recently handled various applications in Westminster, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and other major cities across the country, as well as maintaining close connections with its longstanding client base of operators located in the North East. Matt Foster, who leads on both licensing and gaming work, is regularly instructed by notable players from the hospitality industry, particularly hotel chains; he is instrumental in preparing and negotiating applications on behalf of these clients. Latterly, the effects of the ongoing pandemic have seen the group provide frequent advice on the safe operation and use of outside space.

Under the leadership of 'very experienced and effective' practice head Sarah Smith, the Sintons LLP team deals with all levels and areas of licensing law, from general administration to new applications, significant variations of licences, and appeals. The group regularly leverages its strong reputation for working in collaboration with licensing authorities and responsible bodies to achieve successful outcomes for clients with applications in cumulative impact policy and stress areas. The team also frequently drafts responses to Government and Local Authority Consultation documents on behalf of trade associations.