Ward Hadaway LLP’s dedicated licensing team advises a broad client base that includes national supermarkets, hotel groups, PLCs, restaurants, pubs, clubs, sporting venues, breweries and e-commerce platforms. The firm regularly handles all aspects of matters relating to the Licensing Act 2003 and has a strong track record in contested applications and successfully securing licences. The team is led by Richard Arnot, a specialist in licensing and regulatory law, who is frequently instructed by both operators and authorities across a wide range of licensed premises.
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‘The Ward Hadaway licensing team have been engaged with our business for over 15 years and have an intrinsic knowledge of our business. This is only achieved by Richard Arnot and his team engaging with us in a regular dialogue. They manage all of our management transitions seamlessly across a national geography.'
‘Richard Arnot is a seasoned professional in this area. Over 25 years, Richard and his various colleagues have yet to put a foot wrong. I enjoy his dialogue and value his opinion and approach and that of his team.’
Key clients
- Co-operative Food Group
- TGI Friday (now Liberty Bar & Restaurants Limited)
- Tomahawk Steakhouses
- Lane 7
- Maki Ramen (Scotland)
- Mal Maison
- Hotel Du Vin
- Iceland Foodstores
- Dakota Hotels
- Inn Collection Group
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Richard Arnot