Ranking tables
Licensing | UK
Scotland
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Hill Brown Licensing
- TLT LLP
Band 2
Band 3
- Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Anderson Strathern
Senior Statespeople
David Hossack Morton Fraser MacRoberts16 Years Ranked- Archibald D MacIverBrunton Miller
- Jack CumminsHill Brown Licensing
Band 1
Andrew J Hunter Harper Macleod LLP16 Years Ranked- Audrey Ferrie Pinsent Masons LLP27 Years Ranked
- Audrey JunnerHill Brown Licensing
- Caroline LoudonTLT LLP
- Stephen McGowanTLT LLP
Band 2
- Kevin Clancy Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP4 Years Ranked
- Joanna MillarAnderson Strathern
- Niall HassardHassard Licensing Ltd
- Peter J LawsonHill Brown Licensing
All Departments profiles
Band 1
Band 2
2 Harper Macleod LLPLicensing2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedHarper Macleod maintains a respected practice that possesses expertise across the full range of liquor and premises licensing matters. The firm is notably active for petrol station operators, and is able to represent clients from the hospitality, sport and retail industries. It can also draw on the strength of its corporate and real estate teams to provide comprehensive advice to its client base.
2 Morton Fraser MacRobertsLicensing2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedMorton Fraser MacRoberts is adept at handling advisory licensing matters, with in-depth knowledge of liquor licensing. The firm's client portfolio consists of prominent hospitality and alcohol companies. The team has a strong presence across Scotland, with a wide-ranging practice which includes licensing appeals, variations and applications.
2 Pinsent Masons LLPLicensing2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedThe Pinsent Masons licensing team works in close cooperation with the firm's real estate team to handle premises and liquor licensing matters for well-known names in the restaurant, retail and hospitality sectors. The firm also advises on gambling licensing issues, with particular expertise in compliance work and contentious issues.
Band 3
3 Shepherd and Wedderburn LLPLicensing2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedShepherd and Wedderburn is well regarded for its licensing work on behalf of large supermarket chains, taxi companies and petrol station clients. The firm demonstrates expertise in alcohol and premises licensing matters. It also represents clients at contentious hearings and is additionally skilled in handling the licensing aspects of corporate transactions.