Burges Salmon LLP ‘provides an outstanding all round service for licensed premises’ and advises across all licensing regimes, commonly within the hotel sector, but also providing expertise across other key industry sectors including leisure, transport, and property management. In addition to this, the group displays a growing proficiency in assisting online retailers with alcohol licensing issues. Joanne Attwood heads up the group and stands out for broader regulatory expertise, as is heavily involved in the group’s key strategic applications in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Burges Salmon provides excellent licensing services supported by wide industry, commercial and environmental knowledge which enables them to provide an outstanding all round service for licensed premises.’
‘Joanne Attwood has impressive licensing knowledge and experience, which enables her to quickly identify and effectively address licensing matters. Joanna is very client friendly and her personal skills enable her to liaise effectively with licensing and responsible authorities.’
Key clients
- Birmingham Museums Trust
- Crown Estate
- University of Bristol
- First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited
- Redline Competitions
- Atlas Hotels Limited
- London and Regional Group Hotel Holdings Ltd
- Pandox AB
- Churchcastle Limited
- Private Individuals
Work highlights
Advising Birmingham Museums Trust on a major Premises Licence variation application.
Advising the University of Bristol on its wide-ranging licensed portfolio.
Advising an international online retailer on the licensing issues around remote sales.
Practice head
Joanne Attwood