UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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Provided by Flint Bishop
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 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.
◼ Licence reviews, appeals, and licensing prosecutions
◼ Noise complaints
◼ Personal licence training
◼ Premises licences
◼ Pub company licensing
◼ Temporary event notices
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Flint Bishop is well known for its specialism in pub licensing issues, including licence variations, new applications and reviews. Hotel premises licences are another area of expertise, and the firm also advises on licensing for youth hostels.
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Flint Bishop handled all licensing applications for the National Trust for England Wales, including transfers of premises licences, annual fee payments and DPS variations.
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We appreciate Flint Bishop's speed of response and proactive approach.
Flint Bishop is always very quick to respond to queries.
Flint Bishop is always available with expert advice.
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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 Cochrane is extremely knowledgeable, commercial and always available, even when on holiday.
I know I can always rely on Andrew to provide a fast and helpful response to any queries.
Andrew Cochrane is sensible and pragmatic.
Head of Licensing
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