Licensing - UK-wide
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
John Gaunt & Partners is a highly regarded licensing boutique in Sheffield that also has offices in Portsmouth and London. Fielding an impressive bench of experienced practitioners who act on behalf of a raft of top-drawer clients, the firm is able to handle a large volume of contested licence hearings across the UK. It is the preferred choice of many hotels, retailers and pub chains.
Strengths
The knowledge of the whole John Gaunt & Partners team is always exceptional and any question is answered thoroughly and clearly.
John Gaunt & Partners offers in-depth knowledge of the industry, fast responses and a total understanding of client needs.
John Gaunt & Partners is a very switched on firm and very conscientious.
I have never had a problem that John Gaunt & Partners could not help with.
Work Highlights
John Gaunt advised Incipio on the securement of seven new premises licences for venues in the GBP1.3 billion Olympia redevelopment.
Notable practitioners
Jon Wallsgrove has substantial experience in the full spectrum of licensing matters, both contentious and non-contentious. He advises clients in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors.
Jon is extremely professional and supportive, providing expert advice with all matters that we present him with. Jon provides a high standard of communication, written and verbal.
Jon is an expert in his field. His work is always done in a polite manner. He is a strong partner to the business.
Tim Shield acts for an impressive list of clients and is particularly adept at representing those in the leisure and hospitality sectors. He regularly advises on variations to existing licences and new licence applications.
Tim Shield is simply a legend in the licensing industry.
I enjoy working with Tim.
Christopher Grunert handles a broad range of issues, from licensing reviews by regulatory bodies to new licence applications. He is regularly called upon by clients in the hospitality, retail and hotel sectors.
Christopher Grunert is really thorough, incredibly well prepared, leaves no stone unturned and is interested in a creative approach.
Karen Lush focuses on advice to restaurants on new premises applications and variations to existing licences.
Michelle Hazlewood is well regarded in the licensing market. She is regularly called upon by clients in the hospitality and education sectors to advise on a wide spectrum of issues, including contested licence applications, review applications and new licence applications.
Michelle Hazlewood is fantastic.
