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Licensing - London (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cornerstone Barristers is a well-regarded set for its deep coverage of the licensing area. Members have acted for the police, local licensing authorities, regulators and industry operators on many cases. The set has expertise in licences for gambling establishments, taxi and private hire drivers, festivals, nightclubs and restaurants. Members of the set appeared in Angle 90 v The Royal Borough of Greenwich, successfully representing the Borough in defending its decision to restrict the hours of and remove live and recorded music from a late-night restaurant. An interviewee states: "The barristers and the chambers go over and beyond. They really give you an in-house legal feel."

Strengths

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Deputy senior clerk Daryl Hughes, there is no problem too big for him. He really understands the needs of solicitors and clients.

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The clerks are willing to go the extra mile to help you out.

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Notable Practitioners

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Asitha Ranatunga
1
Band 1

Asitha Ranatunga regularly acts for councils in licensing review proceedings. He has been active in complex alcohol and public entertainment cases as well as new applications for festival licences.

Asitha Ranatunga is excellent on his feet.

Asitha Ranatunga has excellent knowledge on gambling licensing.

Asitha Ranatunga is very approachable and keeps you informed at every stage of the case.

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Ranjit Bhose
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Ranjit Bhose
1
Band 1

Ranjit Bhose KC regularly acts for local authorities in licensing appeals and applications, and also advises on premises and events licensing matters concerning high-profile venues and festivals. Large-scale taxi licensing and gambling cases are also areas of interest.

Ranjit Bhose is marvellous, incredibly down to earth and easy to work with.

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Josef Cannon
2
Band 2

Josef Cannon KC handles a diverse array of work including variations, local authority prosecutions and extensions. He also has significant experience dealing with matters concerning serious licensing revocations and appeals. Cannon primarily acts for councils and public bodies, and is admired for his attractive advocacy style.

Josef Cannon is a phenomenally nice guy and really easy to work with.

Josef Cannon is very clear and precise in his advice.

Josef Cannon has excellent knowledge, skills and advocacy.

Josef Cannon is really personable and judges definitely warm to him.

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Matthew Lewin
3
Band 3

Matthew Lewin is regularly instructed by licensing authorities in a range of disputes. He has deep experience with taxi licensing and licences for restaurants and traders.

Matthew Lewin is very easy to deal with and responsive - an excellent licensing barrister.

Matthew Lewin has excellent knowledge and skills.

Matthew Lewin is very approachable and knows his stuff.

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Licensing
Ranjit Bhose KC
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Ranjit Bhose KC
1
Band 1
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Josef Cannon KC
2
Band 2
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Juniors

London (Bar)

Licensing
1
Asitha Ranatunga
1
Band 1
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3
Matthew Lewin
3
Band 3
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