According to one client, Poppleston Allen‘s ’input is worth its weight in gold in what it brings to the transaction’, principally in alcohol-related licensing and gambling regulation. Practice head Lisa Inzani is well regarded for ‘superb’ ability to ‘look after the interests of her clients’, which range from national restaurant and bar chains to retailers and festival organisers. She is also recognised for her expertise in complex premises licensing matters, particularly in relation to late night venues in Central London. David Inzani – noted for his knowledge of alcohol and entertainment licensing law – is also recommended.

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Testimonials

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‘Lisa Inzani's knowledge of the licensing profession is incredible. She helps across all aspects and nothing is too much trouble.’
‘A diverse group of dynamic, proactive, experienced and creative lawyers. Adept at achieving client objectives even when they are out of the ordinary.’
‘Very efficient, great communication skills, real willingness to engage with client and other professionals in a collaborative and commercial manner.’
‘I consider the team to be the best licensing consultants in the UK. They are commercially minded and have the ability to explain complex legals/licensing matters in a clear and concise manner.’
‘David Inzani is our main contact and we have always had great confidence in him being able to answer questions and deal with situations.’
‘I have experience only of dealing with the London team of licensing lawyers but the team's expertise and local knowledge of the London market is superb. Lisa Inzani heads up the office and is very experienced with dealing with all manner of licensing issues and fights hard for her clients. We find the team very responsive and proactive when working alongside clients on licensed premises. Their input is worth its weight in gold in what it brings to the transaction.’
‘Lisa Inzani heads up an able team and is superb at looking after the interests of her clients. Lisa is focused and determined and knows the market inside out. Highly recommended.’
‘Poppleston Allen has been a nationally recognized specialist licensing firm for decades. It's lawyers at all levels provide considerable strength and depth across all forms of licensing with a substantial client base comprising many of the major operators in the hospitality and gambling sectors.’

Key clients

Thunderbird Fried Chicken.
Rosa’s Thai.
The Wolseley Hospitality Group.
State of Play
Shaftesbury plc.
Point A Hotels
CHIK’N.
Wagamama Limited.
Cote.
Market Taverns.
The Park Tower Knightsbridge Hotel
Lovett Enterprises Ltd.
Urban Leisure Group.
Royal Horticultural Society.
Selfridges Retails.
Caprice Holdings / The Birley Group.

Work highlights

Obtained new premises licence for wagamama’s flagship restaurant in Marble Arch, which is in a Special Consideration Zone Policy.
Obtained a new premises licence for The Carpet Shop nightclub with a 6am closing in Peckham’s Cumulative Impact Zone.
Acting for the UK hotel arm of the Far East Consortium (FEC) on the premises licence application for a new Dao by Dorsett Hotel at the Hornsey Town Hall development.

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