Ranking tables

Licensing | UK

Scotland

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 those firms that specialise in this area, which includes licensing matters as well as wider issues related to traditional and online gambling activities.

Rankings overview for Departments

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  1. TLT LLP
    TLT LLP 11 Years Ranked
  2. Hill Brown Licensing
3

  1. Anderson Strathern
  2. Brunton Miller
  3. Hassard Licensing Ltd
S

  1. Audrey Ferrie Pinsent Masons LLP29 Years Ranked
  2. Archibald D MacIverBrunton Miller
2

  1. David Hossack
    David Hossack Morton Fraser MacRoberts18 Years Ranked
  2. Kevin ClancyShepherd and Wedderburn LLP
  3. Niall HassardHassard Licensing Ltd

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. TLT LLP
    1
    TLT LLP
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    TLT has a highly regarded team that offers significant strength in licensing. Alcohol licensing is a key area of focus for the firm, alongside entertainment and gambling licensing concerns. It provides expertise in contentious licensing applications. TLT's client base includes major retailers as well as hospitality operators.

  2. Hill Brown Licensing
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Harper Macleod LLP
    2
    Harper Macleod LLP
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked

    Harper Macleod maintains a respected practice that possesses expertise across the full range of liquor and premises licensing matters. It represents 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 MacRoberts
    2
    Morton Fraser MacRoberts
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked

    Morton Fraser MacRoberts is adept at advising on licensing matters, and boasts in-depth knowledge of liquor licensing. Its 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.

  3. Pinsent Masons LLP
    2
    Pinsent Masons LLP
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    The 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.
  4. Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Anderson Strathern
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 3
  2. Brunton Miller
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 3
  3. Hassard Licensing Ltd
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 3