Lauded for its diverse range of capabilities, the team at Wollens handles the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters, assisting clients from an initial review of options through to the preparation of applications and attendance before licensing committees or courts. Practice head Chris Hart leads on non-contentious issues, advising on issues affecting football and other sports grounds, conference centres, music festival sites, and distilleries. Leading the newly established regulatory department, Jon Dunkley assists clients with ensuring compliance with the regulations and oversees contentious matters concerning licensing applications before both local authorities and courts.
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‘The team recognises that each individual business has unique requirements in relation to licensing and are able to offer personal, individual advice as to the best options available. ’
‘Chris Hart looks after our individual licensing requirements and makes an effort to discuss any amendments and additions that we require and is available to advise on any updated legislation. ’
- 'Jon Dunkley is very approachable and very professional in Licensing Hearings.’
‘An excellent relationship with clients with exceptional knowledge of the required subjects . Our licenses were unusual and Wollens never missed a beat.’
‘Not only is Chris Hart knowledgeable, he also puts you at ease that any problems assigned to him or his team will be handled professionally and on target! ’
‘Thier dedication to going above and beyond to help and always meet deadlines.’
Key clients
- Arena Torquay Ltd
- The Salcombe Brewery Co Ltd
- Rockfish Salcombe Ltd
- Rockfish (Budleigh Salterton) Ltd
- Hampton by Hilton / THAT Group
- Torquay United FC
- Boots & Laces
- The Seahorse
- Rockfish (Lyme Regis) Ltd
- Yeovil Town Football Club
- Teignmouth Rugby Club
- Licence Holder of the Anchor Public House, Bideford, North Devon
Work highlights
Advising Arena Torquay Ltd in respect of the development of a new, 1,200 capacity, multi-purpose entertainment venue in the centre of Torquay.
Advised on the acquisition of Torquay United Football Club, including related licensing issues, by new owners, completing the deal under tight League timetabling pressures.
Assisted the operator of the Hampton by Hilton hotel in Torquay to apply as a matter of urgency for a substantial variation to their Premises Licence.
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Practice head
Chris Hart
Other key lawyers
Jon Dunkley