The team at Burges Salmon LLP has extensive experience in dealing with licensing and gaming regimes across multiple industries. The firm regularly assists with issues relating to multi-site licensed portfolios across the hotels, education and property management sectors, as well as advising a range of players from the leisure sphere, including sports stadia, racecourses, heritage sites, museums, and caravan parks. The firm has recently seen an increasing amount of work in relation to online retailers and operators. Practice lead Joanne Attwood ‘is simply superb in her knowledge of the licensed sector’.
Testimonials
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‘Joanne Attwood is simply superb in her knowledge of the licensed sector.’
‘We are continually impressed with their ability to understand and pick up complex deals and to provide the appropriate level of advice.'
‘All of the individuals display the qualities which we appreciate in the wider firm, including attention to detail, ability to describe and advise on complex issues. The ability to bring many different specialisms under one project and maintain a streamlined approach is greatly valued.’
‘A large, well-resourced firm with a broad spread of expert commercial knowledge. This gives their niche licensing service access to all aspects of commercial litigation and attendant imperatives.’
‘Joanne Attwood has significant knowledge and experience as a stand out licensing lawyer. Her client care skills are superb and she displays impressive commercial acumen. This, combined with a quick and enquiring intellect, ensures best client outcomes.’
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
Work highlights
- Advising an online retailer on compliance issues under the Licensing Act 2003 and new alcohol licence applications required.
- Advising a large hotel franchise group on the acquisition of a number of new properties to its portfolio located across the UK, including assisting with review of licences and advice on necessary applications.
- Advising the University of Bristol on the management and operation of its large licensed premises portfolio.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joanne Attwood