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Licensing - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Asitha Ranatunga regularly acts for councils in licensing review proceedings. He has been active in complex alcohol and public entertainment cases as well as new applications for festival licences.
Strengths
Asitha Ranatunga is excellent on his feet.
Asitha Ranatunga has excellent knowledge on gambling licensing.
Asitha Ranatunga is very approachable and keeps you informed at every stage of the case.
Planning - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Asitha Ranatunga is an expert in all manner of planning cases. He often represents local authorities regarding their development plans and appears at examinations and challenges. He is also retained by individuals and organisations in their challenges to LPA decisions. He is frequently instructed at all stages of enforcement proceedings, and has handled a number of appeals and cases concerning the implementation of regulatory controls.
Strengths
Asitha is incredibly knowledgeable, approachable when needed, and able to navigate sensitive matters and topics with ease.
Asitha makes clients feel comfortable and confident, and leaves no stone unturned in his work.
He is an insightful lawyer with great client skills and an authoritative advocacy style.