Richard Arnot

Richard is a specialist in licensing and regulatory law, with over 30 years of experience representing leading brands and individuals across England and Wales.

He acts for pub companies, nightclub operators, national supermarkets, independent convenience stores, hoteliers, restaurateurs, local authorities, and police. Richard has been sole licensing lawyer to Co-operative Group Food for over 14 years and has also advised clients such as TGI Fridays, Hotel du Vin, Malmaison, Inn Collection Group, and Lane 7.

In regulatory matters, Richard advises and represents clients in investigations, compliance, and prosecutions. He has acted for both defence and enforcement bodies, including the DTI and SIA, and previously served as Deputy Force Solicitor at Northumbria Police. He is a skilled court advocate with particular experience in complex enforcement matters involving fire safety, environmental breaches, health and safety failings, food safety, firearms, and commercial fishing and agricultural enforcement proceedings.