Flint Bishop is highly experienced in licensing law, and is able to cover the full range of issues pertaining to alcohol sales and event certification. As well as catering to local institutions, the firm is known for managing licensing work for large portfolio organisations. Andrew Cochrane’s brewery and hotel chain clients leverage his ability to handle applications, reviews, appeals, and prosecutions; while George Domleo is able to secure testing extensions and challenging new licenses, regularly acting for hospitality operators.
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‘Flint Bishop deals with our alcohol licensing requirements. It is very reassuring to know that we can call on them for any advice in this area. They are always extremely responsive and helpful, they communicate well, dealing with any issues arising and are very quick to answer any requests or queries made.'
'The whole team is excellent and respond quickly and efficiently.'
'Andrew Cochrane is excellent and stands out from others.'
Key clients
- Star Pubs & Bars
- National Trust for England and Wales
- Chilled Pub Company
- Q Hotels
- Youth Hostel Association for England and Wales
- Macdonald Hotels
- Kew Green Hotels
- Beavertown Brewery
- Henfox
Work highlights
- Assisting the National Trust with all aspects of licensing including applying for major and minor variations and new premises licences.
- Managing all aspects of licensing for Star Pubs & Bars (Heineken UK).
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Andrew Cochrane
Other key lawyers
George Domleo; Karen Cochrane