Robert Botkai
Winckworth Sherwood LLPWinckworth Sherwood LLP fields an 'experienced team with an excellent knowledge of this specialised area', which is distinguished by its expertise in the supermarket and petrol forecourt spaces. However, the group handles licensing matters across an array of sectors, including hospitality, leisure, and arts and entertainment. The broad practice ranges from licence applications (including contentious licence applications and variations) to enforcement and regulatory work. The team is led by Robert Botkai, who ‘stands out as an excellent advisor on all licensing matters’.
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- 'Fantastic leadership and honest commercial advice.’
‘Robert Botkai is a trusted advisor who has provided key suggestions that have impacted the success and commercial viability of our ventures.’
‘Winkworth Sherwood has a top-rate licensing practice in my opinion. Our business is very sensitive to the requirements and compliance with premises licences and Winkworth Sherwood provides excellent advice at every stage. They provide a very useful licensing extranet which summarises all the key information relating to our sites.’
‘Robert Botkai stands out as an excellent advisor on all licensing matters. He is commercial, strategic and very creative in his approach and solutions.’
‘Experienced team with an excellent knowledge of this specialised area.’
‘Robert Botkai understands our business and what we are trying to achieve. His advice is always excellent and his relationship with enforcing authorities invaluable.’
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Robert Botkai