Graeme Cushion

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

Clients

For example his national restaurant clients include: PizzaExpress, Yo!, Ask Italian, Five Guys, Zizzi, and Pho.

Languages Spoken

French

Education