Ranking tables
Licensing | UK
UK-wide
Band 1
Keystone Law
Poppleston Allen- John Gaunt & Partners
- Thomas & Thomas Partners LLP
- TLT LLP
- Woods Whur
Band 2
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP- Gosschalks
- Kuits Solicitors
Band 3
Band 1
Andrew Wong Keystone Law
Craig Baylis Keystone Law
Graeme Cushion Poppleston Allen
Jonathan Smith Poppleston Allen
Lisa Inzani Poppleston Allen
Lisa Sharkey Poppleston Allen- Alun ThomasThomas & Thomas Partners LLP
- Andrew WoodsWoods Whur
- Ewen MacgregorTLT LLP
- Jack SpieglerThomas & Thomas Partners LLP
- Jon WallsgroveJohn Gaunt & Partners
- Matthew PhippsTLT LLP
- Paddy WhurWoods Whur
Band 2
Andrew Cochrane Flint Bishop
Gareth Hughes Keystone Law- Jeremy Bark Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Niall McCann Keystone Law- Robert Botkai Winckworth Sherwood
- Richard ArnotWard Hadaway LLP
- Richard J TaylorGosschalks
- Sarah SmithSintons
- Thomas O'MaoileoinThomas & Thomas Partners LLP
- Tim ShieldJohn Gaunt & Partners
Band 3
James Anderson Poppleston Allen- Joanne Attwood Burges Salmon LLP
Karen Lush John Gaunt & Partners- Kirsty Hughes Shoosmiths LLP
Marcus Lavell Keystone Law- Nicola Smith Squire Patton Boggs
- Philip Somarakis Irwin Mitchell
- Stephanie Perraton Squire Patton Boggs
- Sue Dowling Blandy & Blandy
- Alex GreenGosschalks
- Christopher GrunertJohn Gaunt & Partners
- Christopher Rees-GayWoods Whur
- Felicity TullochKuits Solicitors
- Lana TrickerLT Law Solicitors
- Michelle HazlewoodJohn Gaunt & Partners
- Piers WarneTLT LLP
Up and Coming
Sarah Taylor Keystone Law- Luke ElfordJohn Gaunt & Partners
Associates to watch
- Rebecca LoweKuits Solicitors
Band 1
1 Keystone LawLicensing2025 | Band 1 |Keystone Law represents clients from the hospitality and entertainment industries across a range of licensing matters, including premises and operating licences in cumulative impact zones. The department also advises on enforcement and compliance issues.
1 Poppleston AllenLicensing2025 | Band 1 |Poppleston Allen is an acclaimed specialist licensing firm that counts among its clients a host of leading names from the casual dining, hospitality and late-night entertainment industries. From offices in Nottingham and London, the firm is equipped to handle the licensing aspects of large-scale acquisitions, and is also sought after for its representation of clients in contested hearings and licence reviews.
Band 2
2 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLPLicensing2025 | Band 2 |BCLP possesses a respected team of leading licensing practitioners. It is sought after by well-known brands for its experience in premises licensing issues and demonstrates impressive skills successfully dealing with licensing issues in London stress areas. The department's notable client roster includes major retailers, restaurants, bars and hotels.
Band 3
3 Flint BishopLicensing2025 | Band 3 |Flint Bishop Solicitors is well known for its specialism in pub licensing issues, including licence variations, new applications and reviews. Hotel premises licences are another noteworthy area of expertise, and the firm also advises on licensing for youth hostels.
3 Squire Patton BoggsLicensing2025 | Band 3 |Squire Patton Boggs is able to advise on the full scope of licensing issues across the country, with particular strength in its Birmingham office. The firm is best known for handling a high volume of licensing requirements for hotels and is also regularly engaged to advise on licensing matters for clients in the convenience retail sector. The team is further noted for strength in the travel industry, advising stations, airports and holiday parks.