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- Work 020 7593 5000
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- Fax 020 7593 5099
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- 156810 LONDON BRIDGE-6
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Work Department
Real estate: property and licensing.
Position
Partner: Robert heads the property and licensing team. Robert's particular interest has always been in the retail and leisure industries and has expanded his expertise into the field of telecommunications. He was Sainsbury's Legal Community Lawyer of the Year for 2009 and was nominated for the same award in 2010.
Career
Articled Irwin Mitchell, qualified 1989; assistant solicitor Irwin Mitchell 1989-92; assistant solicitor Mischon de Reya 1992-93; assistant solicitor Winckworth & Pemberton 1994-96; partner Winckworth Sherwood 1996-date.
Member
Law Society of England and Wales; Business In Sport and Leisure (BISL); member Retail Motor Industry Petrol Retailers Association.
Leisure
Robert fits in sport where he can, football (watching and playing), running and skiing. Robert's other interests include music (playing and listening).
London: Crime, fraud and licensing
Licensing
Within: Leading individuals
Robert Botkai - Winckworth Sherwood LLP
Within: Licensing
Winckworth Sherwood LLP is particularly known for its work for supermarkets, petrol station forecourt operators, hotels and pubs. With one of the largest licensing practices in London, the firm undertakes a high volume of off-trade licensing matters. Robert Botkai, who leads the team, has over 30 years of experience and has worked on a range of licensing matters. Sabrina Cader is another key name and frequently works alongside Botkai.