Licensing

In the world of hospitality, your premises licence is the cornerstone of your business operation. Whether you run a buzzing bar, a boutique hotel, or a late-night venue, managing your licence well can avoid costly penalties and keep your operations running smoothly.

Lesley Harper and Jo Soar from our fabulous Licensing team visited Derby, to judge the Best Bar Award in the Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards.

The Licensing Act 2003, which governs alcohol sales, entertainment, and late-night refreshment in England and Wales, recently marked its 20th anniversary.

Originally designed to modernise and simplify licensing, the aim of the Act was to help foster vibrant high streets, a flourishing café culture, and a dynamic night-time economy. However, two decades on, many stakeholders believe the system is due for a refresh to better reflect today’s social, cultural, and economic realities. 

We’re committed to supporting initiatives that make our communities safer and are proud to share that our Licensing team has officially joined the Ask for Angela scheme as ambassadors.

Recent reports of counterfeit Botox causing serious illness in County Durham have reignited public concern over the safety of non-surgical cosmetic procedures. As investigations unfold, the spotlight is turning toward a fast-growing but underregulated industry, prompting Scotland to take decisive legislative action.

This month, we find out a bit more about our Licensing legal team and what makes them tick.

Our latest article on licensing highlights the pressing need for regulation and a licensing framework to protect consumers in the aesthetics and non-surgical cosmetic procedures industry. This urgency has been reignited by the tragic death of the first UK woman following a ‘Brazilian butt lift’ procedure.

As the festive season kicks off, our latest blog explores how licensed venues can stay on top of their licensing requirements and responsibilities.

If you’re a premises licence holder facing insolvency or bankruptcy, your licence may lapse. It’s important to understand how insolvency can affect your licence, and how you can preserve it. 

We are pleased to announce that we have recently expanded our services with the launch of a dedicated licensing team at our Nottingham office.