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A glass of fizz can feel like the perfect seasonal touch-but salons are being reminded that serving alcohol without the correct licence could lead to serious legal consequences

Festive fizz or legal risk? Salons urged to check alcohol licensing rules before serving drinks this Christmas

As salons across the UK prepare to add festive sparkle to their client experience, many are considering offering complimentary drinks during appointments. A glass of fizz can feel like the perfect seasonal touch-but industry professionals are being reminded that serving alcohol without the correct licence could lead to serious legal consequences.

Tom Barry, Dispute Resolution trainee at Rothera Bray

Trainee insights: working in Dispute Resolution

Tom Barry is a trainee solicitor at Rothera Bray’s Nottingham office. As part of his training contract, he’s had stints working in our Private Client and Family departments, and is currently in Dispute Resolution. Here he gives great advice for any trainee solicitor.

Jo Soar, Head of our Licensing team
Jo Soar, Head of our Licensing team
IP Partner/Senior Associate

Recruiting: IP Partner/Senior Associate

Due to expansion we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IP Partner/Senior Associate to join our Company and Commercial team.

Business as Usual: Tax, Estate and Lifetime Planning for Business Owners – Part 3

In the final part of our series on tax, estate and lifetime planning for business owners, we look at estate planning considerations for business owners and how they can ensure that their business continues to thrive while their beneficiaries reap the rewards.

Business as Usual: Tax, Estate and Lifetime Planning for Business Owners – Part 2

In Part 2 of our series on tax, estate and lifetime planning for business owners, we look at ways that business owners can effectively plan for tax, making use of the tax reliefs and exemptions available to them.

Business as Usual: Tax, Estate and Lifetime Planning for Business Owners – Part 1

Business owners understandably struggle to consider their personal estate planning when they are so focused on the day-to-day running of their business. Many are also unfamiliar with the interaction between their personal estate planning documents and their company’s constitutional documents.