UK licensing laws can prove a minefield to the inexperienced . At Ellisons we have 200 years' experience of helping clients negotiate the obstacles encountered in new or existing licenses and associated leases and premises.
We can advise you if:
You are thinking of taking a lease from a brewer or pub company
You are applying for a licence for a new public house, restaurant or club
You are thinking of applying for a licence to sell alcohol from your shop or premises
You need an occasional licence
You need guidance on EU legislation and breweries' attitudes to beer ties and supply agreements
You have a dispute under the licensing laws
You are selling or buying a licensed business as a going concern.
The UK licensed trade is undergoing dramatic change as a result of recent UK and EU legislation, our considerable experience of dealing with the licensed trade can help.