Burges Salmon LLP's client base extends from hotels to leisure venues, sports stadia and festivals, and it has also seen a recent increase in instructions from online operators. The team advises on alcohol and entertainment premises licence applications and variations, as well as gambling, taxi, street trading and other licensing matters. Leading the group is Joanne Attwood, who ‘offers keen strategic awareness combined with admirable personal and social skills’.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The team is able to cover the full range of legal provisions likely to be relevant to businesses carrying out licensable activities. As such it is fully aware of the commercial imperatives involved in the operation of licensed premises and can offer a complete service.’
‘Joanne Attwood is experienced and extremely knowledgeable. She offers keen strategic awareness combined with admirable personal and social skills which serve her well when dealing with licensing authorities. Joanne is very client friendly.'
Key clients
- First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited
- University of Bristol
- Gravis Capital Partners LLP
- Atlas Hotels Limited
- London and Regional Group Hotel Holdings Ltd
- Titan Investment Atlas Limited
- Zetland Capital
- Canadian & Riverside Estates/Canadian & Portland Estates
- Pandox AB
- Private Individuals
Work highlights
- Advising a brand name online retailer in relation to compliance issues under the Licensing Act 2003 and new alcohol licence applications required.
- Advising Atlas Hotels Limited on the addition of a number of new properties to its portfolio located across the UK, including review of licences and advice on necessary applications.
- Advising the University of Bristol on the management and operation of its large licensed premises portfolio.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joanne Attwood