UK Guide 2026 : Scotland
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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.
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Harper Macleod maintains a respected practice that possesses expertise across the full range of liquor and premises licensing matters. It represents 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.
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Harper Macleod advised Motor Fuel in relation to all premises and late hours catering licence applications subsequent to the acquisition of all 49 petrol stations in Scotland owned by Morrisons Supermarkets.
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Harper Macleod offers understanding in their field and efficiency.
Harper Macleod does a top-notch job for us.
Harper Macleod's team pays thorough attention to every single detail.
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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 Hunter is a very experienced person for any case in his field.
Andrew is exceptionally helpful and professional, very knowledgeable and perfect for everything we need to know. He answers back straight away and we are always happy to work with him.
It is an absolute pleasure to work with Andrew on licensing issues.
Andrew is so helpful. He is really good at giving us advice and steers us in the right direction when we need it. He explains things clearly, knows our business very well and does really good work.
I find Andrew to be helpful and efficient.
Licensing
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