Ranking tables
Licensing | UK Bar
London (Bar)
Rankings overview for Sets
Star Individuals
- Philip Kolvin KC 11KBW21 Years Ranked
- Gerald Gouriet KCFrancis Taylor Building
- Stephen Walsh KC3 Raymond Buildings
Band 1
- Saba Naqshbandi KC 3 Raymond Buildings21 Years Ranked
- David Matthias KCFrancis Taylor Building
- Ranjit Bhose KCCornerstone Barristers
Band 2
- Matthew Butt KC 3 Raymond Buildings14 Years Ranked
- Peter Glenser KC 9BR Chambers10 Years Ranked
- James Findlay KCCornerstone Barristers
- Jeremy Phillips KCFrancis Taylor Building
- Michael Bromley-Martin KC3 Raymond Buildings
Star Individuals
- Gary Grant Francis Taylor Building16 Years Ranked
- James Rankin Francis Taylor Building29 Years Ranked
- Sarah Le Fevre3 Raymond Buildings
Band 1
- Asitha RanatungaCornerstone Barristers
- Leo CharalambidesFrancis Taylor Building
Band 2
- Guy Ladenburg 3 Raymond Buildings15 Years Ranked
- Stuart Jessop Gough Square Chambers7 Years Ranked
- Charles HollandFrancis Taylor Building
- Charles StreetenFrancis Taylor Building
Band 3
- Matthew LewinCornerstone Barristers
- Richard HanstockCornerstone Barristers
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 3 Raymond BuildingsLicensing2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked3 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. Recent work highlights include advising The Royal Parks on licensing for the 2022 summer festivals in Hyde Park. Instructing solicitors report: "3 Raymond Buildings has an unparalleled breadth of expertise in licensing."1 Cornerstone BarristersLicensing2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedCornerstone 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 have continued to be involved in High Court proceedings relating to Uber's licence to act as private hire vehicles in London. Instructing solicitors describe the set as "a very strong and capable team."1 Francis Taylor BuildingLicensing2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedFrancis 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 of FTB 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 highlight for the set includes acting for the Metropolitan Police Commissioner on an application by police to revoke the premises licence for the Lotus Club. The set is described by one solicitor as "the best set for complex and sophisticated licensing cases."