Demonstrating expertise in all aspects of alcohol and entertainment licensing, Harrison Drury & Co‘s licensing team acts for a diverse client base, including independent bars, regional breweries, as well as nationwide estates and pub companies. The team provides licensing advice on change overs, investments, new licenses and variations of licenses, and enforcement issues. The ’exceptional’ Malcolm Ireland, who specialises in the leisure sector and has vast experience in dealing with a broad range of issues revolving around the sale of alcohol and regulated entertainment, leads the practice. Samantha Faud specialises in licensing work in the leisure sector and issues relating to licensed properties.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘The overall team delivers a fast and efficient service.’
  • ‘Malcolm Ireland will always present the best case based on commercial risk which is very different and refreshing.’

  • ‘I found the team I worked with to be exemplary.’

  • ‘My main point of contact is Malcolm Ireland. Thorough knowledge of the law, and exploring all angles to maximise the likelihood of a good result.’

  • ‘Malcolm Ireland is personable, approachable, very well informed, and a skilled advocate. He has a persuasive and effective style of advocacy. He is not necessarily aggressive and maintains his focus on the goal which is to secure or preserve a licensing asset. He is very effective. he appreciates the tactical considerations that are engaged by licensing work.

  • 'Samantha Faud is contentious and well prepared. She understands that licensing sits within a network of legislation and concerns (some very wide) and takes a holistic approach.’
  • ‘Experienced, well established and respected practice that are always willing to listen and work with you to resolve issues. Communication and response times are always excellent.’

  • ‘Malcolm Ireland and Samantha Faud have been very approachable and keen to work with us to resolve any issues or concerns. They have a pragmatic approach whilst always being reasonable and proportionate in our discussions. The knowledge and experience the licensing team has is considerable and respected and I regard them as one of the national leads in the licensing law field.’

Clients clés

  • Admiral Taverns Limited
  • Daniel Thwaites Plc
  • Inglenook Group
  • Timothy Taylor & Co Limited
  • Blind Tiger Inns Limited
  • Bowland Inns & Hotels Limited
  • E A Wallace Limited
  • 85 Group Limited
  • Lancaster Brewery
  • AJP Pub Group

Points forts

  • Advising Daniel Thwaites Plc on a retained basis for all licensing and investment matters.
  • Advised E A Wallace Limited in relation to a new premises licence application for a 64 acre former equestrian centre near Preston, which was seeking to become a performance and event venue.
  • Advising Inglenook Group (including Inglenook Inns and Taverns) on a retained basis in relation to all licensing matters.

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Malcolm Ireland

Meilleurs collaborateurs

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

Samantha Faud

Responsable de la pratique

Malcolm Ireland

Autres avocats clés

Samantha Faud