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Morton Fraser MacRoberts

Licensing

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland

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Clients (8)

  • WeWork Community Workspace UK Limited
  • Diageo Scotland Ltd
  • City of Edinburgh Council
  • Accor (UK) Hotels
  • Travelodge Hotels
  • Scotland's Rural College
  • Security Industry Authority
  • Scottish Canals

Industries (4)

  • Hospitality
  • Licensing
  • Leisure
  • Food & Drink

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Licensing - Scotland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Morton Fraser MacRoberts is adept at advising on licensing matters, and boasts in-depth knowledge of liquor licensing. Its client portfolio consists of prominent hospitality and alcohol companies. The team has a strong presence across Scotland, with a wide-ranging practice which includes licensing appeals, variations and applications.

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Work Highlights

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  • Morton Fraser MacRoberts provided comprehensive licensing advice to Travelodge Hotels.

Strengths

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  • Morton Fraser MacRoberts understands the complex nature of our business and requirements, and as a firm they truly know their client.

    Licensing respondentUK

  • Morton Fraser MacRoberts excels in terms of responsiveness, commerciality and pragmatism. They take time to really understand our business, and operate as an extension of the team.

    Licensing respondentUK

  • Morton Fraser MacRoberts is very proactive and great at getting back and answering queries quickly.

    Licensing respondentUK

  • Morton Fraser MacRoberts has good contacts and an understanding of how the Licensing Board operates.

    Licensing respondentUK

  • We appreciate the communication, reliability and professionalism from the Morton Fraser MacRoberts staff.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Hossack
    David Hossack

    David Hossack

    David Hossack is experienced in a variety of licensing matters, including applications, variations and appeals. He is particularly proficient in the alcohol and hotel spaces.

    • David is extremely experienced and knowledgeable and is highly respected by the team. He is responsible for premises licensing and provides pragmatic advice on our licensing matters and procedures.

      Licensing respondentUK

    • David Hossack is very good at dealing with all our general managers directly and we trust him to do that. He is very proactive and stays on top of the everchanging licences in our area.

      Licensing respondentUK

    • David is a pleasure to work with. He understands our business like nobody else.

      Licensing respondentUK

    • We could not be happier to have David Hossack help us through the process of applying for a licence.

      Licensing respondentUK

    • David is an experienced practitioner in this field and he is my first-choice licensing lawyer in Scotland.

      Licensing respondentUK
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