Licensing - Northern Ireland
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
DWF advises high street retailers on the the acquisition, disposal and leasing of licensed premises. It also represents bookmakers and gaming operators regarding licensed premises and objections to applications.
Strengths
DWF are specialist lawyers who understand the intricacies of the law in this area and have good knowledge of the judges and their personalities.
Work Highlights
DWF advised Lidl in a contested High Court appeal that was lodged on behalf of a commercial objector and that followed the successful grant of a public house premises licence in Dundonald.
Notable practitioners
Kirsty Mairs of DWF is noted for her expertise in complex licensing applications and appeals. She is adept at advising clients in the retail sector.
Kirsty Mairs really thinks outside the box, identifies exactly what team is needed, brings a solution to the client and comes up with a really clever idea of how to solve a licensing issue.
Kirsty Mairs understands complexity and brings value in terms of tactical awareness. She is top-notch.
