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TLT has a highly respected UK practice that covers the full range of premises licence matters. Liquor licensing is a key area of focus, and the team is especially active in the food and drink and retail sectors. The firm enjoys a fine reputation for its representation of music festival clients with regard to licence applications and enforcement matters. TLT is equally capable of representing both single-premises clients and large chains.
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TLT represented St Austell Brewery in supporting the licensing authority in an appeal brought by a local resident against a decision to licence an external bar at the Rising Sun in Bath.
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The TLT team have a wealth of knowledge and an understanding of our business model and our operators. They also understand the tools and processes we have in the system.
TLT offers expert knowledge of the sector, is responsive to client requirements and provides a user-friendly service.
TLT is extremely knowledgeable and always finds a way of navigating complex situations, giving reasoned rationale for different approaches.
TLT gets the right person for the job.
TLT offers great customer service and a level of care from the initial conversation through to keeping us updated well after our final invoice is paid.
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Ewen Macgregor regularly acts for businesses operating in the hospitality and leisure sectors. He advises clients on a wide spectrum of issues, including licensing reviews and new licence applications.
Ewen's extensive knowledge and professionalism are evident at every step. He ensures that our interests are represented with the utmost professionalism, even when faced with challenging situations.
Ewen Macgregor is excellent, with a very good bedside manner, and proactively puts a new platform in place for us to organise ourselves. He is a nice guy to deal with.
Ewen Macgregor offers excellent all-round advice in relation to contentious and non-contentious licensing matters.
Ewen navigates our issues with charm, warmth and a level of professionalism that is outstanding. He is an absolute professional and knows our needs and how to support them.
Matthew Phipps advises an impressive roster of clients on new licence applications and variations, with a strong focus on the hospitality sector.
Matthew Phipps is very pragmatic and able to resolve by negotiating. He is capable of intelligently solving problems. If he is on your case it all becomes very easy.
Matthew is a first-class partner to work with.
Matthew Phipps is massively knowledgeable and well respected in the licensing world. He gives us confidence because we know he can protect our premises.
I can put Matthew Phipps on a call with anyone who is not a lawyer and he will help them understand.
Matthew Phipps demonstrates a genuine commitment to seeing issues through to a successful resolution. His dedication and proactive communication makes the entire process smooth and stress free.
Piers Warne is well placed to advise clients on a range of issues, from new premises applications to licence reviews. He has notable experience of dealing with contentious licensing matters.
Piers does a great job sorting our licences.
Piers Warne is an outstanding lawyer to work alongside.
Piers Warne is experienced and a very confident and comfortable lawyer. He runs the hearings and is very good.
Felicity Tulloch is very supportive, really taking the time to help when we feel out of our depth. She explains things in layman's terms without being condescending.
Felicity Tulloch offers excellent all-round service.
Rebecca Lowe advises on a range of entertainment and alcohol licensing matters, regularly acting for clients in the restaurant and bar industries. She also has experience of advising clients in the hospitality industry on new premises licences.
Rebecca's work is outstanding at every level and she is a pleasure to work with.
Rebecca Lowe is incredible: she cannot do enough for you. She is incredibly proactive without being overbearing and does not force anything down your neck.
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