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TLT LLP

Licensing

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland


TLT LLP

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Licensing - Scotland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

TLT has a highly regarded team that offers significant strength in licensing. 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 includes major retailers as well as hospitality operators.

Work Highlights

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  • TLT advised Aldi in relation to estate management of its 109 Scottish stores, including temporary licensing, granting new provisional premises licences and confirming those licences.

Strengths

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  • TLT offers dedicated licensing solicitors.

    Licensing respondentUK
  • TLT always offer honesty and are not just telling us what we want to hear, nor are they scared to have difficult conversations. They know their subject inside-out and truly are experts in their field.

    Licensing respondentUK
  • TLT know the law and the boards like the back of their hand.

    Licensing respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Caroline Loudon
    Band 1Caroline Loudon

    Caroline Loudon

    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.
    • We would be in a weaker position in the market place without Caroline's expertise and support.

      Licensing respondentUK
    • Caroline Loudon is easy to work with.

      Licensing respondentUK
  • Band 1Stephen McGowan
    Band 1Stephen McGowan

    Stephen McGowan

    Stephen McGowan is frequently called upon by leading retailers, bars and entertainment venues to advise them on new licence applications, licence variations and other associated matters.

    • There is nothing Stephen does not know about how to get the best result for his clients within the Scottish licensing system.

      Licensing respondentUK
    • Stephen is excellent. We very much see him as our go-to licensing lawyer in Scotland for matters such as this. We are very pleased with the advice he gives us.

      Licensing respondentUK

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