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Licensing - Scotland
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What the Team is Known For

TLT possesses a highly regarded team that offers significant strength in the licensing sector. Alcohol licensing is a key area of focus for the firm, alongside entertainment and gambling licensing concerns. It provides expertise in contentious licensing applications. TLT's client base includesmajor retailers as well as hospitality operators.

Strengths

"The TLT team is very competent; it knows the environment extremely well, where the pressure points are and how to navigate them. The firm is well connected, which speeds things up."

"TLT has been very effective. It seems to have the capacity to undertake this kind of work with relative ease; it has never dropped the ball."

"There is plenty of experience within the team; the lawyers have always been extremely efficient in terms of service and responsiveness."

Work Highlights

TLT assisted Taymouth Marina with several licence applications following an expansion project.

Notable Practitioners

Caroline Loudon handles a substantial caseload of licensing applications and variations across the events, retail, sports and hospitality sectors. She has additional experience with contentious issues. "Caroline strikes me as being easily conversant on a very full spectrum of licensing work, and is always very happy to talk over any technical matters relating to licensing practice and procedure." "We could not ask for a better person to deal with. Caroline is professional, friendly and fully supportive in every way. We have a fantastic relationship with her." "Caroline is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable; she takes personal interest in cases and can put together robust contracts."

Stephen McGowan is head of the firm's licensing team in Scotland. He is frequently called upon by leading retailers, bars and entertainment venues to advise them on new licence applications, licence variations and other associated matters. "I have always enjoyed working with Stephen and nothing is ever too much trouble. He is extremely efficient, professional and I feel that he values us as a client." "Stephen is very approachable and keen to help. I genuinely feel we have a strong working relationship; his help and advice has been invaluable." "I really like Stephen's charisma, enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject matter."

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Caroline Loudon
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