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Licensing - Midlands (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

Kings Chambers continues to offer market-leading expertise in a wide range of licensing cases. Barristers at the set are highly experienced in both taxi and alcohol licensing cases and regularly deal with highly contentious licensing appeals. Members are instructed by both licensees and local governments. A client notes: "The team at Kings Chambers is highly experienced with a depth of expertise across the full spectrum of licensing matters". A work highlight for the set is Mohammed Yousaf v Sheffield City Council, related to the refusal of a gambling licence for an adult gaming centre.

Jake Brooke leads the clerking team.

Strengths

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Jake Brooke is first-class. He is knowledgeable, efficient and easy to get along with while always getting the job done.

Licensing respondent
UK Bar

The senior clerk Jake Brooke is always willing to assist and advise with any requests or requirements we have.

Licensing respondent
UK Bar

The service of the clerks is second to none; they are extremely responsive and always polite.

Licensing respondent
UK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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Sarah Clover
Star Individuals

Sarah Clover is held in high regard as one of the country's top licensing juniors. She handles complex and highly contentious licensing matters, including prosecutions and appeals. Her impressive client base includes local authorities, businesses and individuals.

Sarah Clover is innovative and thinks outside the box.

Sarah Clover is simply a leader in her field; she prepares meticulously for hearings and provides compelling advocacy.

Sarah Clover has extensive knowledge of licensing law.

Sarah Clover is very well respected by others in the field, which demands respect in a courtroom.

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Ben Williams
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Ben Williams
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Ben Williams frequently advises local authorities on police reviews and licensing appeals. He also acts for licensees and local councils. He is particularly well regarded for taxi licensing work, offering specialist regulatory advice.

Ben Williams is always ready to pick up and engage with the matters placed before him in an efficient manner.

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Leo Charalambides
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Leo Charalambides is noted for the national scope of his practice. He acts for mainly restaurants, pubs and hotels in a range of applications and reviews, including alcohol and entertainment cases.

Leo Charalambides is an excellent and experienced advocate and is able to quickly adapt his approach in hearings to provide the best representation.

Leo Charalambides is very concise and considered in his written work and a very good advocate.

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Sarah Clover
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Ben Williams
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Ben Williams
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Leo Charalambides
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