Freeths LLP‘s licensing practice is well-prepared to handle a comprehensive range of regulatory services, including matters regarding application variation, new licensing applications and reviews. The team also has expertise extending to trading standards, food safety, and health and safety matters. Lisa Gilligan heads the practice and has experience assisting licensed and leisure industry clients, including individual independent operators and national chains, frequently acting before the licensing authorities and the Magistrates’ Court.
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‘We have never experienced anything other than efficiency, helpfulness and transparency in our dealings with the team at Freeths.’
‘Lisa is a tremendously capable and experienced advocate and a fantastic communicator. She has also always been, without fail, highly professional, helpful, personable and approachable. We’ve been working with Lisa and her team for a significant number of years now and are pleased to be able to continue doing so.’
‘Always proactive regarding any issues.’
‘Lisa Gilligan has an exceptional customer focus and is willing to always go the extra mile.’
‘Always available and happy to advise on ad-hoc matters, whether they are large or small.’
‘Lisa Gilligan is our go-to adviser on all things premises licensing and regulatory.’
‘Lisa Gilligan, who has helped us for years, got a major win for us. We, as always, are incredibly happy with her abilities.’
‘Lisa Gilligan was hugely approachable, she did not assume I had any background knowledge and explained things simply.’
'The team we work at Freeths are very knowledgeable and experienced in dealing with the areas of law for which we normally require their services.'
'I found this team to be hugely helpful in guiding us towards the ultimate best long term approach.'
Key clients
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Cheshire Cat Pubs
- NEC
- Noisily Festival Limited
- Charles Wells and Co
- Various Eateries
- Red Cat
- Leyton Orient Football Club
- Smart Group
Work highlights
Advising Aldi on all licensing matters supporting an expansion programme and providing a full licensing administrative for an estate of over 1000 stores.
We advise the NEC Group in relation to all licensing matters.
Representing Noisily Festival Limited in relation to a Magistrates' Court appeal following a license review hearing.
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Practice head
Lisa Gilligan