Licensing

Recent legislation has created major changes in licensing and has placed responsibility on Local Authorities as licensing authorities to licence all activities involved in the sale by retail of alcohol, the supply of alcohol in clubs, the provisions of regulated entertainment and the provisions of late night refreshment. Each Local Authority must have its own Licensing Policy, which can therefore vary from area to area, causing the legislation to become complex and unclear.

With close links to the regional local authorities we can advise fully on the tailored provisions applied and apply our close working relationships with the various authorities to the benefit of our client.

Swinburne Maddison has considerable experience within this sector and is positioned to provide advice to businesses on the various implications and pitfalls. By discussing matters with our team in advance we can look to assist you in achieving your objectives and maximising the provisions of the legislation to your advantage.