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Licensing

Sintons LLP

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Sintons LLP’s licensing team is active across the full spectrum of licensing law, from day-to-day advisory work to complex new applications, major variations, appeals and defending licence reviews, with a strong success rate. The firm is regularly instructed on premises licence applications in cumulative impact areas and offers notable expertise in gambling, particularly adult gaming centres, and taxi licensing. Team head Sarah Smith is well-regarded for her collaborative approach and deep knowledge of alcohol, gambling and taxi licensing matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team are responsive and professional. They understand the market and simply do not provide the advice you may like to hear, but rather a pragmatic and practical steer which is financially beneficial to the business. The licensing practice is the premier in the North East and with the same degree of customer service - deals with major and minor applications in the same exemplary manner.’

  • ‘The individuals are realistic and responsive, in particular Sarah Smith, has a wealth of experience in both the technical side of licensing and the practicalities of managing court and council committees in a manner which delivers for the client. This is complimented by Sarah Smith's tenacity to push the boundaries to achieve the aims and aspirations of the client.’

Key clients

  • Danieli Holdings Ltd/Hold Group Ltd
  • Ladhar Group LLP

Work highlights

Represented Anson House 15 Limited - Applied for and obtained a premises licence for a large, container park style, entertainment venue