Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

Posted on 19/09/2025 in Licensing News

Lesley Harper and Jo Soar, Licensing lawyers at Rothera Bray

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.

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Richard Chambers

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Much of their licensing work centres around bars and restaurants, making their sponsorship of this award a natural fit.

The film follows Jo and Lesley as they explore some of Derby’s most popular hospitality hotspots. Along the way, they share how working in licensing impacts their daily lives, offer personal insights, and reveal their favourite cocktails…

Find out more about our venue licensing services here, contact the team on 03456 465 465 or email enquiries@rotherabray.co.uk for tailored advice on your business licence.

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