Fielding a ‘highly professional team’ that is ’commercially aware’ and has ‘excellent technical skills’, Shepherd and Wedderburn handles complex licensing matters, with particular expertise in short-term lets, liquor and premises licenses, and taxi licenses. Leading the practice is Kevin Clancy, who ’has a growing and deserved reputation in licensing work in all areas’, with expertise in short-term let licences. Jamie Yule has experience appearing before licencing boards and advises on short-term letting matters, while Serena Weir has notable contentious expertise, and often leads in appeal proceedings.
Testimonials
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‘It was easy to work with Jamie Yule. He is responsive and has wonderful written and verbal communication skills. When speaking to us he could explain issues in layman's terms but once in front of the council he easily converted to legal terminology. He is very prepared and concise.’
‘S&W's licensing team are extremely reliable and pleasant to work with. They are quick to support when urgent matters arise, and proactively keep us abreast on developments that could have an impact on our legal or policy position, or on our business more generally. Beyond their professional excellence, they are fantastic to work with.’
Key clients
- Crerar Hotel Group Limited
- Dobbies Garden Centre
Work highlights
- Advising TG Convenience Limited on licensing matters in relation to petrol filling stations.
- Advising Uber Scot Limited on licensing matters in Scotland.