Case Studies

Large music & Events Venue needed a Licence to supply alcohol, regulated entertainment and late night refreshments. Situated in a volatile area. We used long standing relations with the local Authorities allied to a well crafted Application resulted in only two residents one of which was a lawyer objecting who were determined to go to a Hearing. Methodology implemented with winning argument resulting in Full Licence granted.

The philosophy is to deal with every challenge in the best way possible to optimise the outcome for the client .Those steps help enormously at a Licensing Sub Committee Hearing and Appeal if either  are needed.Working on a large Venue a Hearing was unavoidable. We have close relationships with a wide range of highly reputable, and experienced professionals. On this occasion we brought in the number one ranked Licensing Barrister to advise and represent us and the client at a hard-fought successful Hearing. It is vital to have access to a wide range of appropriate, skilled, and trustworthy professionals where appropriate to the challenge.  The client is always advised re cost and efficacy and it is their final decision before employing any professionals. 

Threats from the Authorities , residents, and others can lead to harm to your business and potentially revocation of your Premises Licence and your ability to get a new Premises Licence anywhere. We can help prevents this form happening and certainly reduce the risk. This example is whereby the Regulated Authorities and neighbours were taking a dim view of the Venue which would have been likely to lead to costly prosecutions and review of the Premises. By skilfully assessing the issues and putting appropriate measures in place whilst effectively communicating with the Authorities and with aggrieved residents this resulted in confidence being regained, avoiding negatively impacting Prosecutions, Review Hearings, Closure, and Appeals, which can destroy a business.

The Premises had made serious errors when an extremely violent incident  occurred at their Venue. They then tried to deal with the aftermath without the right professional guidance. This just made matters worse. Fortunately they released the error and by using the company methodology, we were able to identify the pain points, rectify all weaknesses, heighten staff knowledge and processes, communicate effectively with the Authorities save the Business from revocation and help it grow in the future.

We can provide Expert Witness Reports to you with your Licensing. One example is whereby an established Italian restaurant in a saturated area was refused a Licence. However, on Appeal my Expert Witness Report played a significant role in getting the decision overturned. We also have tried and trusted associates that will assist with Expert Witness Reports.

By conducting a compliance visit the client benefitted from a verbal and written report identifying where they were undermining the Licensing Objectives and inviting trouble. The proposed solutions were tailored with their budgetary restrictions with pragmatism and experience. The advice was successfully adopted. We can ensure that you and your Team have a weighted awareness reducing risk to your Licence and reputational and financial risk Navigating the world of  licensing can be a daunting task. Let our licensing experts help you thrive. . We can provide guidance on everything from premises  licenses to other areas of business . Contact us today to learn more about our  licensing assistance services.