Squire Patton Boggs is highlighted for its 'expert knowledge' across a wide range of licensing matters, with particular expertise in the hotel, transport hub and convenience retail spaces, acting for well-known chains across the UK. The 'utterly amazing' Stephanie Perraton heads up the team from Birmingham, and has a broad practice covering alcohol, entertainment and late-night food sales licensing.
Testimonials
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- 'Expert knowledge throughout the practice. Timely responses. A company which gets to the heart of issues and provides advice accordingly.’
‘Quite simply, we would not use anyone else. Squire Patton Boggs' licensing team have proven themselves time and time again, for over a decade and a half. They have proved that they are an attentive, competent and professional group of licensing lawyers.’
‘Stephanie Perraton is utterly amazing at what she does. Nobody knows the licensing legislation like she does, and nobody has such an extensive network of licensing contacts like she has. She is worth her weight in gold!'
'Angela Hackett is brilliant.’
Key clients
- Select Service Partner Ltd
- Roadchef
- Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Ltd
- RBH Hotel Management
- HICP and Bryant Park Hospitality
- Crowne Plaza London Ealing
- No. 42 Margate
- No. 124 Brighton
- Carolia Hotel Westminster
- Etc. Venues
Work highlights
- Assisted SSP with all licensed estates nationally, which includes units at mainline stations, international airports, service stations and hospitals throughout the UK.
- Instructed on a variety of UK-wide matters involving well-known brands and hotels including manager changes, substantive applications, and hotel openings.
- Advised on the licensing review of an iconic entertainment venue following its highly publicised licence suspension in December 2022.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephanie Perraton