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Graeme Cushion

Graeme Cushion

UK 2026

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Poppleston Allen
 Poppleston Allen

Ranked in 1 practice area

Licensing

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

After qualifying as a solicitor in 1996, Graeme developed advocacy skills as a specialist in criminal law. His experience as a magistrates’ court advocate led to a move to practising licensing law, which saw him join Poppleston Allen as a solicitor in February 2001, making partner and head of regulatory crime in April 2005. Focus is on crimes ancillary to licensing, covering: serving alcohol (underage sales and drunkenness); health and safety; food safety; and noise nuisance.

Graeme advises a diverse client base spread across the whole of England and Wales and has developed a niche for working with restaurant and pub chains.

He is currently legal advisor to the National Union of Students (NUS), and speaks about licensing and regulated crime at their annual conference. He is also involved with the Association of Multiple Licensed Retailers (ALMR) Late Night Division.

Career

Trained IBB Law; Qualified 1996; Partner Poppleston Allen 2005; Managing Partner at Poppleston Allen 2024

  

Professional Memberships

Institute of Licensing

  

Publications

Numerous articles for the Publican’s Morning Advertiser and Host Magazine. Wrote 'Teenage Kicks’, a training pack designed to help premises avoid selling alcohol to underage people.

  

Personal

Tennis, gym, watching sport

  

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Licensing - UK-wide

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Graeme Cushion is particularly adept at advising bars, casual dining and late-night venue clients. His practice spans new premises licence applications and licence reviews, in addition to contentious matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Graeme Cushion offers excellent communication and skills within licensing.

    LicensingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Graeme Cushion remains highly respected and trusted by us and is always on hand to offer good advice and guidance.

    LicensingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Graeme Cushion is always very engaged and on hand if we need help or advice.

    LicensingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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