Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Licensing - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Woods Whur is a well-regarded licensing firm with offices in Leeds, Newcastle and London. The firm acts for a stellar client base which includes prominent gaming operators, retailers, hotels and restaurants. It advises on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious licensing mandates.
Strengths
Woods Whur offers excellent customer service in terms of detail and responsiveness, with the ability to focus on the main issues in a concise manner that is both effective and supportive.
Woods Whur always handles work with the utmost professionalism.
We would not go anywhere else. Woods Whur gets the job done.
Woods Whur does such a great job that I do not really have to do anything.
Woods Whur is great at grasping any complexities and liaises seamlessly with other third-party advisers to the business where required in order to ensure that all areas are addressed appropriately.
Work Highlights
Woods Whur advised the Camden Market Management Company on various applications in cumulative impact areas in Camden.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Woods is renowned in the market for his extensive experience handling licensing and gambling matters. He acts for national and international clients, ranging from well-known chains to independent businesses. He frequently advises on premises licensing mandates.
Andrew Woods is very good and I never have an issue with him. He is always available, clear, concise and spot-on.
Andrew Woods always demonstrates a very strong presence, confidence, expertise and professionalism.
Paddy Whur's impressive client roster spans a range of sectors including the entertainment, hospitality and retail sectors. He has considerable experience of advising clients on contentious issues, such as acquiring new licences in cumulative impact policy areas, and has notable strength in advising clients in the gaming industry.
Paddy is a giant of his field. He has an unmatched work ethic, level of integrity and skill wrapped up in a very human and open style of support and communication.
Paddy Whur is brilliant.
Paddy Whur offers great people skills, is a great communicator and has great knowledge of the police forces.
Christopher Rees-Gay has broad experience in the licensing sphere. His practice spans a wide array of non-contentious and contentious matters, including premises licence applications and variations.
Christopher Rees-Gay has a high level of knowledge, skill and a professional approach to his work.
I have absolute faith in Christopher Rees-Gay's knowledge, service and awareness. He is an inspirational individual that makes a great team with my colleagues and I.
I cannot rate Chris highly enough, I have the utmost confidence in him and the firm and I truly value his opinions and work.
Chris has a wealth of knowledge and experience and always makes concerted efforts to truly understand our business and the way it operates. His advice is always clear, concise and commercially aware.