John Gaunt & Partners stands out for exclusively dealing with licensing matters for its high-profile clients from the retail, leisure and hospitality industries, including Mark & Spencer’s, John Lewis and Warner Brothers. The highly experienced Jon Wallsgrove heads up the firm’s South East office in Gosport, and is a well-known expert for handling the whole range of licensing matters, with his practice extending to advice on regulatory compliance, and criminal investigations associated with the operation of licensed premises. Working nationwide, Michelle Hazlewood, Tim Shield and Christopher Grunert in Sheffield are also key contacts.
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- 'Collaborative, engaging and accommodating. They are a great team to engage with, and really put the needs of our business first with great guidance and support. They are always available. The team works well with all areas of business.'
- 'Jon Wallsgrove humanises legal guidance enabling us to make strategic decisions and save money.'
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Key clients
- Whitbread
- Mark & Spencer's
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Work highlights
- Submitted hundreds of successful licensing applications for Waitrose, M&S Food and Southern Co-op in 2022.
- Secured several new licences for Premier Inn regarding future hotel locations across England, Scotland and Wales.
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