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Today's challenges

In an area of law which has recently seen massive changes and which is constantly under the public spotlight, the challenge is to provide commercial advice that delivers a solution. Licensing lawyers must be capable of negotiating effective outcomes where possible and of defending vigorously a client's position where compromise is not appropriate. Licensing these days requires a detailed knowledge of litigation as well as regulation.

How we can help

The Eversheds licensing team provides a wide range of expert licensing support. This includes administration of applications, the provision of an expert advice and advocacy service dealing with contested applications, Appeals, Judicial Reviews, Review procedures and prosecutions under both the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005.

We are recognised leaders in the provision of legal advice to the gambling sector.

Our main services

• Premises licensing - sale of alcohol, provision of public entertainment, cinema and theatre, provision of late night refreshment.
• Betting - operating licences, premises licences and regulatory advice.
• Gaming and lotteries - operating licences, premises licences and regulatory advice.
• Internet - sales of liquor and e-betting/e-gaming advice.
• Full advocacy at all hearings across a broad geographical spread including Council, Magistrates and Crown Court hearings.
• Advising and representing clients in respect of prosecutions.
• Training services to operators and to local authorities.
• Property management and development support.
• Corporate transactional support, including insolvency matters.