With a ‘diverse range of expertise’, the team at Morton Fraser MacRoberts is experienced in all manner of licensing mandates from both the public and private sector. The team’s diverse client base sees it receive instructions from the hospitality, charitable, and retail sectors. The team is led by David Hossack, who is able to leverage his vast experience before licensing boards to guide clients through licensing applications and hearings. Ewan McGillivray has established himself as a go-to name for civic government licensing matters, while Dana Strain offers assistance on liquor licensing mandates.
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‘Diverse range of expertise of the team, they listen to the issues first before making recommendations and work through the options with you.’
‘David Hossack, a powerful mediator and he is able to understand what a client needs for their business to be successful.’
‘David Hossack has been dealing with all my licensing matters for many years and he has always been very good, very professional.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable about current rules and are quick to respond with detailed advice.’
‘David Hossack is very knowledgeable and is a leader in the field. He is responsive and helpful. He is insightful and knows how to guide us through a process.’
‘The team are very attentive and responsive to our needs.’
‘They (and David Hossack in particular) are very knowledgeable, always eager to support and willing to go that extra mile to ensure we are happy with the service provided.’
'The MFMac Team have a very detailed knowledge of Scottish licensing law and regulation and are diligent and proactive in how they assist clients to navigate those rules and ensure compliance is maintained.'
'David Hossack is our 'go-to' person for all licensing work at MFMac. He has a good working relationship with all of our Scottish hotel General Managers and has an in depth knowledge of the working of Scottish local licensing boards/authorities that is applied to help clients navigate their compliance responsibilities.'
'Morton Fraser are justifiably renowned for their licensing expertise and we have found to them to be extremely proactive in dealing with our licensing matters.'
Key clients
- WeWork Community Workspace UK Limited
- Diageo Scotland Ltd
- Accor (UK) Hotels
- Travelodge Hotels
- Parabola
- Historic Environment Scotland
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
- MCL Recipe Limited
- Deaf Action
- Security Industry Association
Work highlights
Obtained a new licence for Historic Scotland Enterprises Limited for a visitor centre at Caerlaverock Castle.
Obtained a variation of a licence for Diageo for Glenkinchie distillery Brand Home to allow a greater range of activities.
Obtained a Provisional Premises Licence for the Port Ellen distillery visitor experience.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
David Hossack
Other key lawyers
Ewan McGillivray; Dana Strain