Ranking tables
Licensing | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Departments
Keystone Law 3 Years Ranked
Poppleston Allen 3 Years Ranked
TLT LLP 3 Years Ranked- John Gaunt & Partners
- Thomas & Thomas Partners LLP
- Woods Whur
BCLP 3 Years Ranked- Gosschalks
- Kuits Solicitors
Andrew Wong Keystone Law14 Years Ranked- Craig Baylis Keystone Law29 Years Ranked
Ewen Macgregor TLT LLP17 Years Ranked
Graeme Cushion Poppleston Allen16 Years Ranked
Jeremy Bark BCLP21 Years Ranked
Jonathan Smith Poppleston Allen19 Years Ranked
Lisa Inzani Poppleston Allen23 Years Ranked
Lisa Sharkey Poppleston Allen29 Years Ranked
Matthew Phipps TLT LLP26 Years Ranked- Alun ThomasThomas & Thomas Partners LLP
- Andrew WoodsWoods Whur
- Jack SpieglerThomas & Thomas Partners LLP
- Jon WallsgroveJohn Gaunt & Partners
- Paddy WhurWoods Whur
- Thomas O'MaoileoinThomas & Thomas Partners LLP
- Tim ShieldJohn Gaunt & Partners
Andrew Cochrane Flint Bishop17 Years Ranked
Gareth Hughes Keystone Law14 Years Ranked
James Anderson Poppleston Allen19 Years Ranked
Niall McCann Keystone Law10 Years Ranked
Piers Warne TLT LLP10 Years Ranked- Robert Botkai Winckworth Sherwood19 Years Ranked
- Christopher Rees-GayWoods Whur
- Lana TrickerLT Law Solicitors
- Richard ArnotWard Hadaway LLP
- Richard J TaylorGosschalks
- Sarah SmithSintons
- Joanne Attwood Burges Salmon LLP9 Years Ranked
- Kirsty Hughes Shoosmiths LLP2 Years Ranked
Marcus Lavell Keystone Law4 Years Ranked- Nicola Smith Squire Patton Boggs14 Years Ranked
- Philip Somarakis Irwin Mitchell16 Years Ranked
- Stephanie Perraton Squire Patton Boggs24 Years Ranked
- Sue Dowling Blandy & Blandy26 Years Ranked
- Christopher GrunertJohn Gaunt & Partners
- Felicity TullochKuits Solicitors
- Karen LushJohn Gaunt & Partners
- Michelle HazlewoodJohn Gaunt & Partners
Luke Elford Keystone Law9 Years Ranked- Malcom Ireland Harrison Drury1 Years Ranked
Sarah Taylor Keystone Law3 Years Ranked- Alex GreenGosschalks
- Rebecca LoweKuits Solicitors
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 Keystone LawLicensing2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedKeystone 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 AllenLicensing2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedPoppleston 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.

1 TLT LLPLicensing2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedTLT 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.
Band 2

2 BCLPLicensing2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedBCLP 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.
Band 3

3 Flint BishopLicensing2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedFlint 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.

3 Squire Patton BoggsLicensing2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedSquire 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.