Leading Partners

Licensing in East Anglia

Birketts LLP

Birketts LLP‘s licensing practice is sought after by clients in East Anglia and on a broader national level for its expertise in advising on licensing and regulatory issues in the retail, leisure and entertainment sectors. Norwich-based Julie Gowland and Matthew Gowen in Ipswich co-lead the department. Rebecca Utton, who is based in the Norwich office, is well versed in advising on premises licences matters. The group is equally adept at assisting local authorities with work concerning taxi, alcohol and gambling licences. Karen Lolotte is another key contact in the Ipswich office.

Responsables de la pratique:

Julie Gowland; Matthew Gowen


Autres avocats clés:

Rebecca Utton; Karen Lolotte


Les références

‘The licensing practice provides expertise, efficiency and professionalism with a sense that the individuals are available and approachable.’

‘Karen Lolotte is thorough and conscientious. She combines clarity in her communication style with a supportive and knowledgeable approach.’

Principaux clients

South Norfolk District Council


Brentwood Borough Council


Basildon Borough Council


Rochford District Council


REM Ave Limited


Eve Property Management Limited (on behalf of Glasshouse Group Ltd)


Cambridge Club Holdings Ltd


Uttlesford District council


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting as counsel to South Norfolk Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee concerning taxi licensing issues and applications for licences for new premises, among other areas.
  • Acted for Brentwood Borough Council in a licensing appeal involving the suspension of a taxi driver’s licence.

Mills & Reeve LLP

At Mills & Reeve LLP, the licensing practice is led by Catherine Noble from the firm's Norwich office. Key areas of instruction for the group include advising on alcohol, entertainment and leisure sector licensing matters. Noble fields expertise in assisting clients in the higher education sectors with licensing work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Catherine Noble


Principaux clients

The University of Westminster


Timewell Properties


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised an independent public house on its premises application.
  • Acting as licensing counsel to clients in the education sector.