Licensing

Sarah Le Fevre is a standout advocate who continues to impress with her methodical and strategic approach. She is regularly involved in high-profile cases involving premises licences, chiefly representing operators, but is also able to assist the Metropolitan Police Service. She has also been active in highly complex SEV licensing matters, and has provided licensing advice relating to restaurants, hotels and casinos.

Stephen Walsh KC is a very highly thought-of standout KC and a silk of choice on licensing matters for prominent events spaces, casinos, late-night venues and restaurants. He is also adept at dealing with licence reviews, variations and new applications. He receives special praise for his practical approach to matters, his excellent client manner and his all-round regulatory knowledge.

Guy Ladenburg boasts a broad practice and acts for the police, as well as restaurants. He is experienced in representing nightclubs in licence review cases.

Matthew Butt KC advises various players in the market, such as restaurants, bars and casino operators. He has an established practice handling premises licence hearings and reviews.

Michael Bromley-Martin KC acts for a host of licensees, especially those connected with the late-night entertainment industries, in various proceedings. He brings his criminal law advocacy skills to bear in contentious matters, representing clients in appeals and licensing issues.

Saba Naqshbandi KC is an accomplished advocate who frequently advises well-known operators and is called on to act on challenging licensing applications and variations. Widely praised for her work on enforcement cases, she boasts a strong track record of representing iconic venues in highly contentious matters.