Licensing in North

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.

Although the team at Ward Hadaway continues to do the bulk of its licensing work across the North East, the group also has a well-established national presence, and receives instructions from notable supermarket chains, hotel groups, clubs, restaurants, sporting venues and breweries. The firm has extensive experience of handling contested applications and successfully securing licences right across the country. Renowned practice head Richard Arnot is supported by consultant Stephen Graham; the latter is available to provide guidance, advice and representation to organisations and individuals subject to investigation, review or prosecution by regulatory authorities.