Poppleston Allen‘s practice attracts a diverse clientele including such well-known names as Ottolenghi and Domino’s Pizza. The team advises pubs, bars, and nightclubs on the licensing aspects of acquisitions, and license variations and applications. Graeme Cushion helms the practice, balancing his time between securing new premises’ licenses and handling licensing-related criminal cases. James Anderson’s caseload regularly features the licensing aspects of development work and presenting applications for major refurbishments, and Lisa Sharkey‘s experience has positioned her as an active advisor on complex, high-value licensing matters. Jonathan Smith frequently advises on premises licenses and licensing variations, as well as the licensing aspects of complex M&A matters. Suraj Desor has experience representing clients in licensing reviews, whilst Joe Harvey combines criminal litigation experience with an extensive knowledge of licensing application work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Poppleston Allen are without doubt the very best in the business; their in-depth knowledge not just of the law but local knowledge, local planning teams, residents and more allows them to deliver a very relevant and local solution for a national business.’
- ‘Graeme Cushion is very knowledgeable, and when he doesn't know the answer comes back with one after a bit of research.’
Key clients
- Pig Hotels
- The Sloane Club
Work highlights
Obtained a new premises licence, at a hearing, for Iko Projects' innovative 300-capacity bar/restaurant/event space atop an NCP Car Park in Chester.
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Practice head
Graeme Cushion
Other key lawyers
James Anderson; Lisa Sharkey; Jonathan Smith; Suraj Desor; Joe Harvey