Graeme Cushion > Poppleston Allen > Nottingham, England > Lawyer Profile
Poppleston Allen Offices
PRICE HOUSE, 37 STONEY STREET
THE LACE MARKET
NOTTINGHAM
NG1 1LS
England
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Graeme Cushion
Work Department
Alcohol licensing and regulatory.
Position
Partner
Career
After qualifying as a solicitor in 1996, Graeme developed advocacy skills as a specialist in criminal law. His experience as a magistrates’ court advocate led to a move to practising licensing law, which saw him join Poppleston Allen as a solicitor in February 2001.
He was made a partner and head of regulatory crime in April 2005. Focus is on crimes ancillary to licensing, covering: serving alcohol (underage sales and drunkenness); health and safety; food safety; and noise nuisance.
Graeme advises a diverse client base spread across the whole of England and Wales and has developed a niche for working with restaurant and pub chains. For example his national restaurant clients include: PizzaExpress, Yo!, Ask Italian, Zizzi, Byron Hamburgers and Pho.
He is a legal advisor to the National Union of Students (NUS), and speaks about licensing and regulated crime at their annual conference. He is also involved with the Association of Multiple Licensed Retailers (ALMR) Late Night Division.
“Very good at what he does and is very knowledgeable”
Trained IBB Law; qualified 1996; partner Poppleston Allen 2005. Publications of note: Numerous in PMA/Host etc.
Languages
French.
Memberships
Security Institute
Institute of Licensing
Education
Coleraine Academical Institution; Brunel University (LLB Law); College of Law, Chester (LPC).
Leisure
Running, gym, watching sport.
Lawyer Rankings
East Midlands > Crime, fraud and licensing > Licensing
(Leading partners)Poppleston Allen is a highly renowned licensing boutique and it recognised for its ability to obtain challenging new licenses and variations, as well as handle complex regulatory issues. Lisa Sharkey is entrusted by large organisations to advise on high-value licensing matters, and Jonathan Smith
receives plaudits for his advocacy and strategic advice on the M&A implications of licensing law, while Graeme Cushion advises some of the UK’s largest pub and restaurant brands on complex legislative issues. As well as assisting with applications, Suraj Desor advocates for clients in reviews and enforcement proceedings.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading partners East Midlands > Crime, fraud and licensing > Licensing
- Licensing East Midlands > Crime, fraud and licensing