Led by the ‘extremely experienced’ Felicity Tulloch, Kuit Steinart Levy LLP's licensing practice continues to be a popular choice for well-known casual dining brands, such as Turtle Bay and The Alchemist, competitive socialising, sports and events clients, as well as property developers on a litany of licensing mandates, including ongoing support for licensing arrangements and the roll-out of new sites. Tulloch is highly experienced in the hospitality industry and handles both regional and national licensing matters, with support from Rebecca Lowe, who was made partner in May 2024, and Claire Morris in the team.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Superb licensing team. Very knowledgeable and commercially insightful. Have leading operators as clients. Especially strong in Manchester and the North West but with a national presence.'
  • 'Felicity Tulloch is extremely experienced with excellent judgement. Knows her client's needs and can expertly combine that with a good sense of what is achievable. Rebecca Lowe - a rising star of licensing. Very clever, extremely hard working with judgement beyond her years.'
  • 'Great team very communicative and responsive.'
  • 'Felicity Tulloch is just outstanding, super experienced and has great relationships with licensing authorities and police forces.'

Key clients

  • The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant Limited
  • Turtle Bay
  • BrewDog
  • Mission Mars
  • Pho Café
  • Allied London/Shiko Group
  • Revolution Bars Group
  • Gino D’Acampo Hotels and Leisure
  • Islington Mill Arts Centre
  • Meat Raffle
  • Forbidden Forest Festival
  • The University of Salford

Work highlights

Handles all licensing matters for The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant Limited in England & Wales, advising them on both new and existing sites across the country.
Acted for Allied London on various development projects, including licensing Lower Campfield Market.
Advise on all licensing matters in England & Wales for Mission Mars, which includes the brands Alberts Schloss, Alberts Schenke and Rudy’s Pizza, advising them on new and existing sites across the country.

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Practice head

Felicity Tulloch

Other key lawyers

Rebecca Lowe; Claire Morris