Licensing | UK Bar

3 Raymond Buildings is home to an accomplished set of barristers known for their extensive coverage of the whole gamut of licensing disputes. Members act for restaurants, festivals, nightclubs, marketplaces and police services. The set has particular expertise in handling matters surrounding sexual entertainment venues, premises licence applications and gaming licensing. An interviewee comments: "3 Raymond Buildings is a very strong set geared towards delivering a professional service." Another source commends the "excellent legal advice and approachable counsel".

Francis Taylor Building is well established in the licensing world, and its barristers are able to cover a wide range of licensing disputes. It has an impressive roster of both silks and juniors, equipped to handle instructions from clients including licensing authorities, the police, taxi and private hire vehicle operators, and the operators of licensed premises. Members act in cases relating to taxi licences, as well as betting and other entertainment venues. The set is also well versed in alcohol, housing and street trading licensing issues. A recent work highlight for the set is acting for Farsight Collective to secure a premises licence to operate a new 500-capacity grassroots music venue. An interviewee comments: "Francis Taylor Building is the best set for licensing and the most comprehensive." Another source states: "The level of expertise in one set is invaluable."

Cornerstone Barristers is a well-regarded set for its deep coverage of the licensing area. Members have acted for the police, local licensing authorities, regulators and industry operators on many cases. The set has expertise in licences for gambling establishments, taxi and private hire drivers, festivals, nightclubs and restaurants. Members of the set appeared in Angle 90 v The Royal Borough of Greenwich, successfully representing the Borough in defending its decision to restrict the hours of and remove live and recorded music from a late-night restaurant. An interviewee states: "The barristers and the chambers go over and beyond. They really give you an in-house legal feel."