Licensing Lawyers in Aberdeen, Scotland

The specialist licensing solicitors at Hill Brown Licensing are experts when it comes to supporting clients in Aberdeen and across the North East who operate their business under a licence. We appreciate that the extensive licensing legislation and strict restrictions set by the local authority can present many challenges. We deliver clear, reliable licensing advice and services for publicans, hoteliers, retailers, restauranteurs and club owners, as well as holders of other licences such as taxi and betting licences, allowing them to focus on running their business.

Our licensing team is led by some of Scotland's leading practitioners in this area. We have over 65 years of experience working with some of the biggest names in the licensing trade right across the country, with a proven track record in getting the right results for them. Additionally, we have extensive experience supporting clients in the retail industry and also those looking to apply for one-off licences for specific events.

Specialist Licensing Lawyers Aberdeen

Licensing law is a specialist area – if you are looking to obtain a new licence, or are facing difficulties with your existing licence, the support of a dedicated team of licensing lawyers can be hugely beneficial. Our solicitors have a comprehensive knowledge of the provisions contained in the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. We have supported many clients to complete the application process correctly and in a timely fashion.

We advise on a comprehensive range of licensing matters, including:

Applying for a new premises licence
Applying to vary, amend or transfer an existing premises licence
Keeping a licence up to date
Obtaining personal licences
Defending licenceholder in premises and personal licence review hearings
Complying with regulations and licensing conditions
Objecting to another party’s licence
Contesting fines and other penalties
Purchasing or selling a licensed premises, including pubs, hotels, restaurants, night clubs and shops

Comprehensive Licensing Law Advice

We regularly work with a diverse range of clients outside the hospitality and retail sector who, in the course of their business, undertake activity that requires them to be licensed. We can advise on your dealings with relevant committees, councils and courts with the skills and expertise to structure favourable arguments on your behalf, whatever sector you are operating in.

For clients in Aberdeen, we can advise on:

Public entertainment licences
Taxi and private hire car licences
Betting and gaming licences
Late hours catering licences
Cinema licences
Theatre licences
Market operators licences
Street traders licences

Contact our Licensing Solicitors in Aberdeen, Scotland

Whatever your requirements, the specialist licensing solicitors at Hill Brown Licensing are here to help. We deliver expert advice that is tailored to your needs. To arrange an initial appointment, call us today on 0141 221 1919 or fill in our online contact form.

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Hill Brown provide an exemplary service. Their wealth of knowledge and experience around licensing is untouchable by others and their advice is always prompt, comprehensive and can be trusted as the best course of action.

Audrey Junner is very knowledgeable not only on the law and practice generally but also on the regional practices and requirements of local licensing boards.

Audrey came highly recommended from a friend with a similar business and he was entirely correct, she knows the industry inside out. From her initial phone call to communication throughout the process, I was kept fully updated on all aspects of liquor licence application start to finish. I'd recommend Audrey to anyone looking for her professional advice.

We approached Miller Samuel Hill Brown through recommendation and after initially struggling to advance licencing applications with our local authority ourselves. From the outset, they gave us the confidence that we were in safe hands and kept us informed at all stages of our applications. We were particularly impressed with the time taken to understand our business and the people within it, making their representations to the licencing board genuine and effective.

I couldn’t recommend any other solicitors like this. Miller Samuel Hill Brown are an amazing company to deal with from start to finish. First class service and straight on the case. Everyone I have dealt with within the business has been friendly, efficient and professional. Advice is always presented in a user-friendly format and they take their time to ensure that you have digested everything. 5 stars from me!

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