Miller Samuel Hill Brown Solicitors are a leading firm in the Scottish licensing market, boasting a particularly diverse client roster which spans major on- and-off trade companies, including pubs, restaurants, nightclubs and supermarket chains. Audrey Junner leads the team from Glasgow and specialises in both liquor and civic licensing, as well as gambling work. Jack Cummins’ practice focuses heavily on the supermarket sector, while Peter Lawson has developed particular expertise in taxi and street trader licensing. The team regularly appear at licensing boards throughout Scotland and are often involved in significant, contentious and multifaceted cases.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Audrey Junner is very knowledgeable not only on the law and practice generally but also on the regional practices and requirements of local licensing boards.’

  • ‘Hill Brown provide an exemplary service.’

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Key clients

  • Co-operative Group Food Limited
  • Six By Nico Group
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Work highlights

  • Advised Co-operative Group Food Limited on several provisional premises licence applications and transfer applications as part of a national expansion.
  • Advised Innis & Gunn Hospitality Group on the acquisition of a new premises in the city centre of Glasgow.
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