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Licensing and gaming

Legal expertise on all aspects of licensing law and gaming law compliance, unlocking commercial opportunities across a range of sectors. 

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The licensed sector is wide-ranging and constantly evolving.

Our licensing lawyers understand the value of good working relationships between licence holders, statutory authorities and members of the public. We provide strategic advice across a variety of licensing regimes to help build these relationships and secure commercial opportunities for you.

We advise across a variety of sectors, including leisure, charities, sport, real estate, education, transport, and retail. We provide comprehensive advice on licensing applications, reviews, and hearings.

We also provide advice on specialist contractual drafting on licensing matters and complete negotiations with both commercial parties and regulators on your behalf.

Our gaming lawyers provide strategic legal advice on regulatory issues, to both land based and online operators.

Our licensing and gaming services encompass a wide range of solutions designed to address your unique challenges. From regulatory compliance to licence applications, we ensure comprehensive support and guidance.

Services

Alcohol and entertainment premises licences, club premises certificates and personal licences

Providing advice on compliance, new applications, variations and reviews under the Licensing Act 2003.

Large, licensed portfolios

Advising multiple clients with large multi-site licensed portfolios.

Outdoor events

Specialising in rail, highways, airports, electric vehicle technology and public transport projects.

Regulator liaison

Providing representations on behalf of clients with regulators and responsible authorities.

Licence audits

Conducting licensing compliance audits.

Corporate and real estate transactions

Handling licensing and regulatory issues in corporate and real estate deals.

Gambling and gaming compliance

Advising on gambling and gaming under the Gambling Act 2005.

Lotteries, prize draws, and competitions

Providing regulatory advice.

Examples of our work

University of Bristol

Advising on their suite of Club Premises Certificates and Premises Licences across their licensed portfolio, including various applications, strategic advice and negotiating with the regulatory authorities.

English heritage

Successfully securing a premises licence major variation at hearing with representations for a London heritage site.

Large hotel franchise group

Advising on the acquisition of multiple licensed hotel properties.

New racecourse

Securing alcohol and track betting licences for a new racecourse, managing applications and negotiations with local authorities, police, and the Gambling Commission.

A national museum chain

Completing a licensing audit to ensure regulatory compliance.

Marketing company

Advising on the creation of compliant prize draw formats, ensuring adherence to the Gambling Act 2005, and drafting necessary rules and terms.

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What others say

“Its strength lies in the high degree of professionalism, expert legal knowledge and pragmatic approach combined with exceptional client care, back-up and resources.”

Legal 500 UK 2024

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What you can expect from our licensing service.

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