Licensing
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
About
Provided by Flint Bishop
Our approach
As specialist licensing solicitors, we understand that ensuring your premises are correctly licensed can be time-intensive and costly.
Our innovative approach to managing your licensing work will improve your processes, saving you time and significantly reducing your legal costs.
We will keep you up-to-date with all the latest legislation changes and provide regular training on the steps required to protect your business operations and profitability.
Our free online case management system also provides you with 24/7 access to view your licences and all your case notes.
In addition to providing licensing support to premises in England and Wales, our solicitors also offer services to licensed premises throughout Scotland with the extra support of a specialist licensing consultant based between Dundee and Aberdeen.
Our experience
Our licensing lawyers are renowned nationwide for advising operators of pubs, clubs, hotel chains, hostels, off-licences, and restaurants across the UK. We support brands like Heineken UK and Macdonald Hotels, and handle applications for licence transfers, supervisor changes, and new licences.
We have strong relationships with local authorities and police, ensuring effective communication. All our solicitors are Institute of Licensing members.
Work handled
◼ Licence reviews, appeals, and licensing prosecutions
◼ Noise complaints
◼ Personal licence training
◼ Premises licences
◼ Pub company licensing
◼ Temporary event notices
Chambers Review
Flint Bishop Solicitors is well known for its specialism in pub licensing issues, including licence variations, new applications and reviews. Hotel premises licences are another noteworthy area of expertise, and the firm also advises on licensing for youth hostels.
Work Highlights
- Flint Bishop advised Star Pubs & Barson new and pre-existing premises licence variations and applications.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have always received excellent, robust commercial advice. The firm has excellent service levels, which is why we use it when we need support. The solicitors are readily available."
"The lawyers are able to support our company and they are extremely responsive."
"The team at Flint Bishop has always been able to deal with our queries and provide excellent cover. We are confident that the lawyers always give good advice."
"I have always received excellent, robust commercial advice. The firm has excellent service levels, which is why we use it when we need support. The solicitors are readily available."
"The lawyers are able to support our company and they are extremely responsive."
"The team at Flint Bishop has always been able to deal with our queries and provide excellent cover. We are confident that the lawyers always give good advice."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Cochrane's practice covers a range of issues including new licence applications and noise abatement notices. He is adept at acting for clients from the hospitality sector, including pub chains.
"Andrew is very approachable and incredibly knowledgeable. He always gives practical, commercial advice and is always readily available when I need help. I have complete confidence in his advice."
"Andrew does a fantastic job for us, we are very happy with him."