Licensing

Sep 29 2006

By The Journal

Niche practice Freemans has expertise in licensing, advising companies on the full gamut of licensing applications, as well as licensees taking on tenancies for the first time. Senior partner Keith Freeman acts for Mitchells & Butlers nationally. Sunderland's McKenzie Bell has a good reputation for advising on licensing matters. The firm acts for a varied client base of leisure outlets. Bill Temperley has retired. Mincoffs Solicitors LLP's licensing practice was greatly enhanced by the arrival of the experienced and respected Richard Arnot from Dickinson Dees, who acts for an impressive range of clients. Tom Moss, a consultant to the firm, has also carved a superb reputation throughout the region. The team has handled a substantial quantity of licensing applications and is advising on several nationally significant cases, including one before the House of Lords. Dickinson Dees lost a valued member of their team when the head of licensing Richard Arnot, a regional board member of the Institute of Innkeepers, left to join Mincoffs Solicitors LLP. The firm takes instructions from a high-quality client base. At Sintons LLP, Lucy Winskell (formerly of Eversheds LLP) has been joined by the dynamic Sarah Smith from Mincoffs Solicitors LLP. A growing client base includes high-calibre entities such as Newcastle United Football Club and Metro Radio Arena. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT Stephen Graham at Ward Hadaway regularly advises clients from the hotel, brewing and hospitality industries, while Ranj Matharu at Crutes Law Firm (a recent recruit from Short Richardson & Forth) acts for a swathe of pubs, nightclubs and restaurants throughout the Tyne and Wear and Teesside areas and also a chain of sports centres with outlets throughout the UK. Hay & Kilner's team includes experienced practitioner Gerry Bass and counts hotels, pubs, restaurants, clubs and shops among its licensing clientele. At Tilly Bailey & Irvine, John Ellwood acts for an array of food and leisure businesses, capitalising on his solid track record of successful licensing applications. Watson Burton LLP has a licensing unit which can handle the full range of licensing needs, from gaming applications to public entertainment licences. Allan Henderson is recommended. --------------------------------------------------------- Licensing Freemans, Newcastle McKenzie Bell, Sunderland Mincoffs Solicitors LLP, Newcastle Dickinson Dees, Newcastle Sintons, Newcastle Ward Hadaway, Newcastle Crutes Law Firm, Newcastle Hay & Kilner, Wallsend Tilly Bailey & Irvine, Hartlepool Watson Burton LLP, Newcastle Eversheds LLP, Newcastle Patterson Glenton & Stracey, Newcastle Robert Muckle LLP, Newcastle Smith & Graham, Hartlepool Wallers, Newcastle Firms are listed A-Z within tiers

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