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Licensing | UK

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The Licensing sections ranks firms and lawyers advising on both contentious and non-contentious work related to licensing, including new licence applications, variations to existing licences and any related disputes or reviews. There is also a dedicated UK-wide Gaming table for firms specialising in this area, which includes licensing matters, as well as wider issues related to traditional and online gambling activities. 

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Band 1

  1. Carson McDowell
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    Carson McDowell
    Licensing
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Carson McDowell has a recognised practice group that is able to advise on a wide range of licensing mandates that includes hospitality, retail and work for individuals. The team also counts universities among its clients and is frequently called upon to assist with new licence applications.
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  2. Mills Selig
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    Mills Selig
    Licensing
    2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Mills Selig possesses a market-leading team that is able to provide expert liquor and premises licensing services. The team has a strong advisory practice that is complemented by significant experience acting for licensees in court proceedings. Mills Selig assists individuals and counts among its clients companies from the hospitality, hotel and retail sectors.
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Band 2

  1. A&L Goodbody
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    A&L Goodbody
    Licensing
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    A&L Goodbody has a respected licensing team with an impressive roster of domestic and international clients. The firm handles a breadth of engagements on behalf of clients in the retail, hotel and entertainment sectors, frequently advising on liquor licensing instructions. A&L Goodbody is also well placed to advise on gaming matters.
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  2. Tughans
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    Tughans
    Licensing
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Tughans acts for local retailers, restaurateurs and sporting organisations on licensing issues, including renewal and transfer applications. Other work includes due diligence of liquor licences as well as licensing compliance matters.
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Band 3

  1. Cleaver Fulton Rankin
    3
    Cleaver Fulton Rankin
    Licensing
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Cleaver Fulton Rankin's team is well versed in dealing with premises and liquor licensing issues, including contentious matters. The firm is regularly instructed by high-profile operators in the hospitality and retail sectors.
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  2. McCartan Turkington Breen
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    McCartan Turkington Breen
    Licensing
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    McCartan Turkington Breen houses a noted licensing team that is best known for its advice to SMEs on liquor licensing. The team advises on a range of matters, from new licence applications through to renewals and the defence of enforcement actions.
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  3. MKB Law
    Licensing
    2025 | Band 3
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