Ranking tables

Licensing | UK

UK-wide

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. 

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Band 1

  1. Keystone Law
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    Keystone Law
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    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. 

  2. Poppleston Allen
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    Poppleston Allen
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    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. With 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.

  3. TLT LLP
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    TLT LLP
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    TLT has a highly respected UK practice that covers the full range of premises licence matters. Liquor licensing is a key area of focus, and the team is especially active in the food and drink and retail sectors. The firm enjoys a fine reputation for its representation of music festival clients with regard to licence applications and enforcement matters. TLT is equally capable of representing both single-premises clients and large chains.

  4. John Gaunt & Partners
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 1
  5. Thomas & Thomas Partners LLP
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 1
  6. Woods Whur
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. BCLP
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    BCLP
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    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 in successfully dealing with licensing issues in London stress areas. The department's notable client roster includes major retailers, restaurants, bars and hotels.

  2. Gosschalks
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 2
  3. Kuits Solicitors
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Flint Bishop
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    Flint Bishop
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Flint Bishop is well known for its specialism in pub licensing issues, including licence variations, new applications and reviews. Hotel premises licences are another area of expertise, and the firm also advises on licensing for youth hostels.

  2. Squire Patton Boggs
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    Squire Patton Boggs
    Licensing
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    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.