Ranking tables
Licensing | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Keystone Law 2 Years Ranked
- John Gaunt & Partners
- Poppleston Allen
- Thomas & Thomas Partners LLP
- TLT LLP
- Woods Whur
Band 2
- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Gosschalks
- Kuits Solicitors
Band 1
- Andrew Wong Keystone Law12 Years Ranked
- Craig Baylis Keystone Law27 Years Ranked
- Alun ThomasThomas & Thomas Partners LLP
- Andrew WoodsWoods Whur
- Ewen MacgregorTLT LLP
- Graeme CushionPoppleston Allen
- Jack SpieglerThomas & Thomas Partners LLP
- Jon WallsgroveJohn Gaunt & Partners
- Jonathan SmithPoppleston Allen
- Lisa InzaniPoppleston Allen
- Lisa SharkeyPoppleston Allen
- Matthew PhippsTLT LLP
- Paddy WhurWoods Whur
Band 2
- Andrew Cochrane Flint Bishop15 Years Ranked
- Gareth Hughes Keystone Law12 Years Ranked
- Jeremy Bark Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP19 Years Ranked
- Niall McCann Keystone Law8 Years Ranked
- Robert Botkai Winckworth Sherwood17 Years Ranked
- Richard ArnotWard Hadaway LLP
- Richard J TaylorGosschalks
- Sarah SmithSintons
- Thomas O'MaoileoinThomas & Thomas Partners LLP
- Tim ShieldJohn Gaunt & Partners
Band 3
- Joanne Attwood Burges Salmon LLP8 Years Ranked
- Julia Palmer JCP Law8 Years Ranked
- Karen Lush John Gaunt & Partners4 Years Ranked
- Kirsty Hughes Shoosmiths LLP1 Years Ranked
- Marcus Lavell Keystone Law2 Years Ranked
- Nicola Smith Squire Patton Boggs12 Years Ranked
- Philip Somarakis Irwin Mitchell14 Years Ranked
- Stephanie Perraton Squire Patton Boggs22 Years Ranked
- Sue Dowling Blandy & Blandy24 Years Ranked
- Alex GreenGosschalks
- Christopher GrunertJohn Gaunt & Partners
- Christopher Rees-GayWoods Whur
- Felicity TullochKuits Solicitors
- James AndersonPoppleston Allen
- Lana TrickerLT Law Solicitors
- Michelle HazlewoodJohn Gaunt & Partners
- Piers WarneTLT LLP
Up and Coming
- Sarah Taylor Keystone Law1 Years Ranked
- Luke ElfordJohn Gaunt & Partners
Associates to watch
- Rebecca LoweKuits Solicitors
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Keystone LawLicensing2025 | Band 1 | 2 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.
Band 2
2 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLPLicensing2025 | Band 2 | 2 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 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 | 2 Years RankedFlint 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 | 2 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.