Lisa Sharkey

Lisa, who is one of the founding members of the firm, became managing partner in April 2018.

She specialises in alcohol licensing and has been a partner at Poppleston Allen since 2001.

She has experience in advising all sectors of the industry from pubs, bars and restaurants through to major property investors and developers. Lisa’s advice covers the more complex matters surrounding reviews, enforcement and late-night licensing, particularly in cumulative impact areas.

As Lisa advises one of the largest pub estates in England and Wales, she spends much of her time ‘on-the-road’ dealing with all types of licensing issues affecting their 1,600 strong estate.

She helps clients navigate licensing laws, with an ever increasing workload in central London due to the growth of cumulative impact zones.

Lectured Law at University of Derby; Articled Hunt Dickins 1992; Solicitor Poppleston Allen 1994; Partner in January 2001; Managing Partner 2018; Partner in 2024

Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Licensing, providing pro-bona legal advice and support.

Tribunal Member of the Pubs Independent Conciliation and Arbitration Service (PICA-Service).

Former Director of Legal and Ethics for the Security Institute.

Enjoys cookery, country walks and generally having fun with the children.