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Terra Firma Chambers

Licensing

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Terra Firma Chambers

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Licensing - Scotland (Bar)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Terra Firma Chambers offers market-leading expertise in a wide range of licensing cases. Advocates at the stable are experienced in civic government licensing and regularly deal with highly contentious licensing appeals. Members are instructed by both licensees and local governments. An interviewee states: "Terra Firma Chambers is recognised as experts in the field of licensing". Members successfully represented Open Seas in fishing licensing litigation.

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Strengths

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  • Terra Firma clerks are fantastic and get back to you very quickly. If someone is unavailable they'll give you a list of alternative counsel.

    Licensing respondentUK Bar

  • Emma Caskie-Potter goes the extra mile every single time.

    Licensing respondentUK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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  • James Findlay
    James Findlay

    James Findlay

    James Findlay KC is an accomplished barrister who has taken silk in both Scotland and in England and Wales, and acts on a wide range of licensing mandates. His work includes taxi, hospitality and housing cases. He is also equipped to handle complex licence cases relating to wildlife management and other environmental issues.

    • It's a delight to work with James Findlay KC. He is user-friendly and cooperative.

      Licensing respondentUK Bar
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  • Scott Blair
    Scott Blair

    Scott Blair

    Scott Blair is one of the leading advocates in Scotland, acting in all manner of licensing cases, including liquor licensing and licensing reviews. He enjoys a particularly strong following among local authorities, as well as licensing boards. To add to his licensing expertise, Blair has significant knowledge of administrative and human rights law.

    • Scott Blair is fantastic to deal with. He's approachable, well versed and knows licensing inside-out.

      Licensing respondentUK Bar

    • Scott Blair's expertise is really second to none. Scott is very highly respected.

      Licensing respondentUK Bar
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Scotland (Bar)

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