This area of activity is regulated by The Licensing Act 2003 which, along with its associated regulations and prescribed forms, can be difficult to navigate. Missing a step or notification will result in delay and expense, neither of which are welcome.
If you are setting up or amending a Premises Licence, or making application for a Personal Licence then we have the expertise to assist you. We can also appear before the Licensing Committee and, where necessary, conduct appeals on your behalf before the Magistrates Court.
We have prepared an example showing our likely costs – and the expenses that you will be asked to meet – if you ask us to help you with an application for a Premises Licence. Please click below to view our guide, we hope that you will find it helpful.
Alcohol Licensing Team
Mark Butson
Partner
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Mark Butson
Mark joined the firm in 1983 as a trainee and qualified as a solicitor in 1985. He has been a partner/member since 1990 and is now our senior partner.
He has expertise in the preparation of wills and has considerable experience in the administration of estates - both where there is a Will and where there is none (an ‘Intestacy’) and in dealing with issues of interpretation where these arise. He can also advise on drafting deeds of family arrangement and related inheritance tax issues.
He regularly advises upon the creation and tailoring of Lasting Powers of Attorney and the operation of these in practice.
Mark advises in all aspects of conveyancing (both commercial and residential), including commercial landlord & tenant transactions. He has experience of dealing with boundary and rights disputes concerning property and ownership claims – including those by adverse possession.
He also advises small businesses in the practical resolution of employment issues.
Direct Line: 01289 301284
Email: mtb@tcsmith.co.uk