Licensing
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 2
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(0141) 221 8888About
Provided by Harper Macleod LLP
Our team has extensive experience in all aspects of licensing law in Scotland, and is recognised as one of the country’s leading practices. We have specialist knowledge of all forms of alcohol, gambling and civic government licensing and can also help with licensing board appearance work.
We advise both private and public sector clients, ranging from owner-operators to public limited companies. Licensing clients include pubs, nightclubs, bookmakers, hotels, restaurants, brewers, manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, filling stations, convenience stores, landlords, taxi operators and more.
Our solicitors represent clients across the length and breadth of Scotland, utilising strong relationships and working knowledge in all 32 local authority areas to ensure they receive the best, most effective representation.
Chambers Review
Harper Macleod maintains a respected practice that possesses expertise across the full range of liquor and premises licensing matters. The firm is notably active for petrol station operators, and is able to represent clients from the hospitality, sport and retail industries. It can also draw on the strength of its corporate and real estate teams to provide comprehensive advice to its client base.
Work Highlights
- Harper Macleod advisedLidl in relation to a new grant of provisional premise licences for a new store.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has provided excellent support, advice and guidance on complex applications, with incredible knowledge of Local Licensing Authorities and case history for comparison."
"The service levels and responsiveness at Harper Macleod are very strong. Every issue that I have enquired about has been dealt with quickly and effectively."
"The work undertaken by Harper Macleod was tailored to our specific business needs. We worked with a number of the firm's team members, each with their own specialist knowledge for what we needed."
"The firm has provided excellent support, advice and guidance on complex applications, with incredible knowledge of Local Licensing Authorities and case history for comparison."
"The service levels and responsiveness at Harper Macleod are very strong. Every issue that I have enquired about has been dealt with quickly and effectively."
"The work undertaken by Harper Macleod was tailored to our specific business needs. We worked with a number of the firm's team members, each with their own specialist knowledge for what we needed."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Hunter is known for his experience in the field of licensing. He regularly assists clients with their operations in the supermarket, hotel and petrol station sectors with licensing applications and reviews.
"Andrew truly has a team spirit; he has always been a pleasure to work with. He is technically astute and very commercially aware."
"Andrew is an exceptional licensing solicitor who has delivered great results. His pragmatic approach and his ability to highlight risks and opportunities enables us to make the right decisions."
"Andrew understood our issue and guided us through the process with excellent communication. His knowledge is outstanding, and his support was invaluable in this project."