Gareth Hughes
About
Provided by Gareth Hughes
Practice Areas
Gareth is a skilled barrister who acts for an impressive portfolio of clients in the hospitality and entertainment sectors on both licensing and planning matters. He regularly acts as an advocate on behalf of clients before licensing committees all over the country and on appeal to the Magistrates’ Court, having dealt with cases right up to the Court of Appeal and the House of Lords on major points of law.
With over 25 years’ experience acting for many of the leading companies and individuals in the hospitality sector he has built up a significant network of relationships with elected councillors, council officers and police as well as residents groups particularly in the City of Westminster.
Career
Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2016, Gareth worked at Jeffrey Green Russell and Goldsmiths Buildings.
Professional Memberships
As well as being a regular speaker at conferences around the UK, Gareth is an active Fellow of and Member of Board of Management – Institute of Licensing. He is also a member of the Society for the Study of Gambling, the British Institute of Innkeeping, and Business in Sport and Leisure.
Chambers Review
UK
Gareth Hughes represents prominent clients across London including hotels, bars and clubs. He combines his impressive licensing expertise with a wealth of experience in planning law to advise on a broad range of complex licensing issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gareth Hughes has strong interpersonal skills, high-level intelligence and pays great attention to detail.
"In this area of expertise there is no one more qualified."
"Gareth Hughes has strong interpersonal skills, high-level intelligence and pays great attention to detail.
"In this area of expertise there is no one more qualified."
Articles, highlights and press releases
2 items provided by Keystone Law
What is a substantial meal? New COVID-19 rules for pubs and bars in Tier 2
After weeks of total lockdown in England, the Government has announced the new multi-tiered approach to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Beginning on 2 December 2020, the new Tiers 1, 2 and 3 will apply in various counties across the country.
How the rule of six affects the hospitality industry
New regulations came into force in England on 14 September which prohibit the gathering of 6 or more people unless a valid exemption applies.
What is a substantial meal? New COVID-19 rules for pubs and bars in Tier 2
After weeks of total lockdown in England, the Government has announced the new multi-tiered approach to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Beginning on 2 December 2020, the new Tiers 1, 2 and 3 will apply in various counties across the country.
How the rule of six affects the hospitality industry
New regulations came into force in England on 14 September which prohibit the gathering of 6 or more people unless a valid exemption applies.
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