The Bristol-based team at TLT advises a large client roster across the full gamut of the leisure, entertainment, hospitality, and retail space, both regionally and nationally. Practice head Matthew Phipps has significant expertise handling licensing applications for a wide range of clients and in light of issues such as cumulative impact policy areas, and residential objections. Ewen Macgregor is experienced handling a vast array of licensing matters relating to national multi-site brands and independent leisure and retail operators across the whole hospitality sector. Piers Warne handles matters of due diligence and drafting contract clauses and warranties.
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‘We have worked with Ewen McGregor and Matthew Phipps from TLT's licensing team. They are clearly leaders in their field, have a strong grasp of legal principles and procedures in this area, and provide an efficient and responsive service.’
Work highlights
Instructed to support Olympia with the comprehensive re-licensing surrounding the£1.3 billion redevelopment of the Olympia exhibition halls in west London.
Retained by Flight Club Darts and Electric Shuffle, in respect of all their licensing requirements.
Instructed by Licensed Solutions, to support and assist with the 51 applications necessary to reinstate the license after TGI Friday’s entered administration.
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Practice head
Matthew Phipps
Other key lawyers
Ewen Macgregor; Piers Warne