Thomas & Thomas Partners LLP
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Lauded as ‘extremely well-connected and knowledgeable in terms of the law and connections of police/council,’ licensing boutique Thomas & Thomas Partners LLP maintains a strong reputation as a London-centric practice with a strong grip on high-end licensing matters in central London, due to its base in London and a large volume of involvement in matters for central London boroughs. Alun Thomas and Thomas O’Maoileoin jointly head up the team. Holly McColgan utilises experience as a senior licensing officer at Westminster City Council to work on prestigious licence applications for prestigious institutions in Soho. Thomas is a go-to practitioner for development companies, routinely called upon by the firm’s prestigious clients with large development portfolios such as landlords, hospitality owners and national institutions, often advising on obtaining cumulative impact zone licences. Jack Spiegler stands out for licence extensions in the face of residential objections.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They have a unique insight and experience in licensing.’
- ‘Alun Thomas is clearly an expert in his field and is trusted by many for their licensing advice. He communicates in clear, straightforward language, making complex issues easy to understand. Alun excels at identifying risks involved in applications and providing practical strategies to mitigate them. He has become an invaluable part of our business, especially when opening new sites anywhere in the UK.'
Key clients
- Penthouse Club (Soho Prime Entertainment Ltd)
- Groucho Club
Work highlights
Instructed by international operator Penthouse (Soho Prime Entertainment Ltd) to apply for a sexual entertainment venue licence in Soho, obtaininga 3.00 am licence, despite vociferous objections from “local residents”.