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. 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."

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 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."

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 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."