Licensing Law

Licensing

 

Introduction

 

Whether you are starting a new business, taking over an existing business or continuing to run your own business we are here to help with all matters that require a Licence.  For example if you wish to sell or supply alcohol, provide entertainment (like live or recorded music, sporting events etc), the provision of hot food after 11pm and gaming and betting. 

 

We have considerable experience in all such matters including (but not limited to):-

 

• Applying for or Varying Premises Licences for pubs, clubs and restaurants
• Applying for or Varying Club Premises Certificates
• Obtaining Temporary Event Notices for one-off events or functions
• Applying for Betting and Gaming Licences/permits 
• Review Hearings and Appeals
• Obtaining Personal Licences to enable individuals to be authorised to sell/supply alcohol

 

If you hold a current Licence we may be able to vary that Licence to include more activities or to extend your opening hours. These applications can greatly improve your profitability.

 

Our Approach

 

There are many technical requirements to be met in Licensing matters but many of these you can leave in our safe hands whilst you concentrate on running or setting up your business. We provide you with the necessary notices, arrange for publication of adverts in the Press and ensure that all deadlines are complied with.

 

We aim to explain the process to you in terms that you understand and have an established history of working with the necessary authorities to ensure that applications proceed as smoothly and quickly as possible.

 

Where objections are raised to your application we aim to resolve these by negotiation where possible but we have experienced advocates who will fight your case at hearing should it prove necessary.

 

Costs

 

Often we will be able to agree with you a fixed fee for dealing with the matter or alternatively agree a costs cap to work to. We will also provide details of the other fees that you are likely to have to pay out for such as the application fee or newspaper advertisement fee in order that you know what the total cost will be.

 

 

The Team

 

                                           

                            Grant Shackleston                                                     Daven Naghen

 

Grant Shackleston is the Head of the Department and both himself and Daven Naghen have been dealing with Licensing issues for a number of years. Both enjoy a good and positive working relationship with the relevant authorities whilst also having the advocacy skills to resolve your matter at a contested hearing should it prove necessary.

 

Testimonial

 

“With regard to alcohol and gambling licence applications, for our expanding holiday leisure business, we have dealt with Maples Solicitors for years and found their guidance and advice to be both helpful and thorough and their dealings on our behalf have always been very professional.”  Steve Grunnill – General Manager of Coastfields Leisure Limited

 

Contact us Now for Assistance

If we can be of assistance to you please contact our offices to speak to one of our team:

 

Telephone - 01775 722261

Email – or

Post - Maples Solicitors LLP, 23 New Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 1DH