Pinsent Masons LLP is noted for the breadth of its hospitality, food and drink, and retail client base, which includes Azzurri Restaurants, Adil Group, Yo! Sushi, Wagamama, and Pizza Express. Clients rely on the firm for advice relating to major licence applications and variations, and the firm also has strong advocacy and litigation expertise, regularly conducting hearings on behalf of domestic and multinational clients. The ‘vastly knowledgeable and approachable’ Audrey Ferrie acts on a range of gambling, liquor and civic government licensing mandates and frequently attends licensing hearings. Christine Pirie and Abbie Hunter provide further support as associates in the wider litigation and regulatory team.
Testimonials
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‘We use Pinsent Masons in licencing matters and it is the available depth of knowledge, understanding of our needs, and prompt service that makes them an easy choice for us.’
‘Audrey Ferrie is vastly knowledgeable and approachable in all matters relating to licensing but is also so approachable about the most minor of queries. This is such a valuable quality in my opinion and we find it very helpful.’
Key clients
- Tesco PLC
- Royal Yacht Britannia Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Tesco on the licensing for its new Tesco Express stores in Edinburgh, Larbert and Lochmaben.
- Advised Royal Yacht Britannia Limited in relation to its Temporary Licence for the temporary shop in Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh.