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Andrew Hunter

Andrew Hunter

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Harper Macleod LLP

Advising on the full spectrum of licensing regulation, Harper Macleod LLP regularly handles licensing applications, hearings, and appeals. The team is a port of call for high-profile clients from the forecourt, leisure and hospitality sectors. Practice head Andrew Hunter has a strong book of work relating to liquor, gambling, and civic government licensing and works closely with John McHugh. Angus Brown is noted for his litigation expertise across mandates from the forecourt and property sectors.
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Position

Partner

Andrew is the lead partner of the Licensing team and is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Liquor Licensing Law. He is the principal contact for the firm's liquor licensing clients, which include Belhaven Brewery Company Limited, Lidl UK GmbH and BP Oil UK Limited. His role involves providing legal advice to clients on liquor licensing, betting and gaming licensing, and civic government licensing matters. He attends the licensing boards on behalf of clients throughout Scotland.

Andrew is also a Partner in the Insolvency team, who previously won the prestigious "Insolvency Team of the Year" award at the Law Awards of Scotland and “Regional Insolvency Team of Year” at the Insolvency and Rescue Awards. His role involves providing advice to clients on debt recovery and insolvency matters, both at personal and corporate level. This includes initial insolvency work such as sequestration petitions, petitions for liquidation and appointment of administrators as well as acting for trustees, liquidators and administrators in post insolvency recovery work.

Andrew has been a part time tutor in Civil Procedure at the University of Glasgow Diploma in Legal Practice since 2010.

Memberships

Andrew is a member of the Law Society of Scotland's Licensing Law Sub-Committee.

Education

LLB (Hons) Dip LP

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We have been working with Andrew Hunter at Harper Macleod since Licensing transition in 2007. He is very knowledgeable and always comes up with good advice and solutions to challenges. We find Andrew and his team very approachable, and they always respond quickly to our queries.’

  • 'The team have excellent communication skills.'

  • 'Andrew takes time to listen to the issues at hand and always provides advice that is in the best interest of the client. Andrew prides himself on following up on matters until a resolution is obtained or the matter has been determined at hearing. He provides clear, concise advice.'

Key clients

  • Motor Fuel Limited
  • Forest Holidays Limited
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited
  • Macdonald & Muir Limited
  • Greene King Brewing & Retail Limited
  • Royal Tain Hotel Limited
  • Highland Fuels Limited
  • BP Oil UK Limited
  • Rosemount Taverns Limited
  • Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited