The ‘rock solid‘ licensing and gambling team at Mincoffs Solicitors LLP regularly acts for both local and national operators as well as individuals operating in the hospitality, retail, entertainment, and leisure sectors. Under the leadership of ‘always very supportive and helpful’ practice head Matthew Foster, the Newcastle-based team has a solid track record advising hotel chains on the preparation and negotiation of licensing applications, as well as contentious applications, reviews, and prosecutions.
Licensing in North
Mincoffs Solicitors LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Matthew Foster
Les références
‘Matt is always very supportive and helpful when navigating licensing matters, helping us get licences in challenging situations. ’
‘The team is rock solid. Always on hand and ready to deal with all and any circumstances. ’
‘Matt Foster embodies the team. Rock solid, nothing unsteadies him. ’
Principaux clients
Rubicon Pastimes Limited
Noble Inc
Spot White
These Things Happen
Branching Up North Limited
Rebel Hospitality Ltd
Gingerino’s Kitchen Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Spot White West in obtaining new 5am premises licence in Newcastle city centre, negotiated and granted.
- Assisted Cafè Amsterdam in a new premises licence application in a cumulative impact zone, contested and secured at hearing.
- Assisted Osborne Hotel & Whisky Bar in a variation of premises licences in a cumulative impact zone, contested and secured at hearing.
Sintons LLP
The licensing offering at Sintons LLP spans the full spectrum of licensing work, including handling new license applications, appeals, and the defence of license reviews for a diverse group of clients. Praised by clients for its 'depth of knowledge', the team also regularly advises on complex applications in cumulative impact policy and special stress areas. Taxi licensing matters are among the group's areas of strength, and also a specialism of practice head Sarah Smith.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sarah Smith
Les références
‘The team has a depth of knowledge and contacts within local authority licensing departments which ensure smooth applications. Good response times and industry knowledge are the qualities which shine through. The team always produces results.’
‘Sarah Smith is very professional and offers over thirty years experience in the licensing arena. She has built up strong relationships with licensing officers which is invaluable in negotiating licensing conditions. She has good business acumen and offers great advice.’
‘Sarah Smith is an exceptional licensing solicitor – a bringer of calm and charm to clients and committees, well-liked and respected by the industry and regulators alike. A class act. ’
Principaux clients
Danieli Holdings Ltd
Ladhar Group LLP
Malhotra Group Ltd
Apartment Group Ltd
Fenwick Ltd
Northumberland Estates Ltd
Newcastle United Football Co Ltd
Hibou Blanc Ltd
Pumphreys Blues Café Limited
Sir John Fitzgerald Limited
Copenhagen 1801 Limited
Sayturk Group Limited
HRC Newcastle Ltd
Azalea Inns Limited
San Panteleo Limited
Stack Containers Limited
Mad Martini Limited
RSGD Limited
Sandman Hotel Group UK Limited
North East Members Limited
Horticulture Leisure 2 Limited
International Centre for Life (Property) Limited
Ruby May (2) Limited
Brack Burger Limited
Times Square Leisure Limited
Modnarway 2 Limited
Tapyard Studios Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Obtained a new premises licence for Newcastle United Football Club/Stack Containers Limited to create a 3000 capacity fan zone in the cumulative impact area of Newcastle City Centre.
- Obtained a new premises licence to amalgamate 2 venues with increase in overall capacity and extension of hours in Newcastle City Centre for Times Square Leisure Limited.
Ward Hadaway LLP
The ‘excellent‘ Richard Arnot leads the Newcastle-based licensing and regulatory team at Ward Hadaway LLP, which cooperates closely with the firm’s national network of offices to advise both regional and national clients on a variety of matters, including reviews, temporary event notices, personal and premises licences, and contested applications. Arnot acts for licence holders, including retailers, nightclub operators, and pub companies, as well as local authorities and police forces, handling both contentious and non-contentious mandates.
Responsables de la pratique:
Richard Arnot
Les références
‘The licensing team at Ward Hadaway has worked with us over a number of years to ensure that our operations are up-to-date, consistently monitored and cared for.’
‘Richard Arnott at Ward Hadaway licensing has looked after our licensing affairs understands our business and licensing requirements to the fullest extent possible. Always available to give advice and even as a sounding board, his relationship skills are exceptional, and we would be happy to recommend him and the team to all.’
Principaux clients
Co-operative Food Group
TGI Friday
Tomahawk Steakhouses
Lane 7
Rio Steakhouses
Mal Maison
Hotel Du Vin
Iceland Foodstores
Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club
Inn Collection Group