England - London • Crime, fraud and licensing
Burges Salmon LLP
Burges Salmon LLP handles new premises licence applications, variations and regulatory issues arising from multi-million-pound acquisitions and disposals of licensed premises. In recent months, the team is handling an increase in application-related instructions from hotels, entertainment venues, and restaurants. Practice head Joanne Attwood – well-versed in all manner of licensing, gambling, and gaming issues – is the key name to note.
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Testimonials
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‘All round solid regional law firm. Quality!’
‘Joanne Attwood - exceptional. Great relationship with clients.’
‘Jo Attwood is an expert in her field. Outstanding knowledge and levels of service.’
‘Well resourced, highly regarded firm with top notch staff and legal know how and experience.’
‘Joanne Attwood is a stand-out lawyer with significant experience in the sector and outstanding legal knowledge and commercial awareness. Clients warm to her pragmatic, professional and highly competent manner.’
Key clients
- English Heritage
- Historic England
- University of Bristol
- Atlas Hotels Limited
- London and Regional Group Hotel Holdings Ltd
- Titan Investment Atlas Limited
- Zetland Capital
- Canadian & Riverside Estates/ Canadian & Portland Estates
- Private Individuals
Work highlights
- Advised English Heritage on a complex Premises Licence major variation application for a London heritage site.
- Advised University of Bristol on a new application for a Premises Licence within their licensed portfolio of Premises Licences and Club Premises Certificates.
- Advising a hotel franchise group on the multi-million-pound acquisition of multiple licensed hotel properties covering various licensing regimes.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joanne Attwood