Breweries and pub companies encounter very specific litigation issues. Ever-changing legislation requires continual specialist support to ensure that matters are resolved successfully and efficiently.
Licensed Trade Litigation
Our comprehensive, hands-on approach to licensed trade dispute resolution, litigation and associated estate management allows us to gain an invaluable insight into your business.
This enables us to act more like an in-house legal team rather than a third-party supplier, providing you with the confidence to outsource to industry experts, taking the pressure off you and your team.
Licensed Trade Litigation
We understand the niches, complexities and the evolution of the various codes of practice and legislation surrounding the licensed trade.
Our Licensing team regularly receives excellent feedback from our clients for being genuine licensed trade experts.
In addition to common landlord and tenant issues, we are specialists in those aspects of property disputes and litigation that are entirely bespoke to licensed premises, such as licensing obligations, beer ties and issues relating to the statutory Pubs Code and market rent only (MRO) rights.
Having acted for numerous household name breweries, pub companies, groups of off-licences and individual premises, we are one of only a few law firms in the UK to deal with cases involving the statutory Pubs Code. We have acted on several arbitrations before the Pubs Code adjudicator, in addition to a judicial review claim representing an interested party.
Consistently achieving top rankings in The Legal 500, many of our team members are recognised individually for their significant expertise and commitment to clients in the licensed trade.
Our Clients
The Government is consulting on new vape packaging and display rules that could affect retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers.
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The Government's new music strategy includes proposals affecting festivals, live music venues and licensing across England.
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Digital ID for alcohol sales is set to become legal in England and Wales. Find out what the changes mean for licensed premises.
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Download our World Cup 2026 licensing guide with TEN deadlines and trading hour extensions for licensed premises.
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Guidance for UK licensed premises on TENs and licensing extensions for FIFA World Cup 2026 late-night match screenings.
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With fewer than 50 days to go until the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 kicks off, now is the time for licensed premises to…
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The Tobacco and Vapes Bill seeks a 'smokefree generation', tighter vaping laws, expanded smokefree areas, and a retailer licensing scheme.
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The UK Government’s 2025 VAWG strategy introduces licensing reforms for taxis, PHVs, and sexual entertainment venues to improve public safety.
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Learn how Cumulative Impact Assessments affect pubs, bars and restaurants and what operators should do to stay compliant.
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Low and no alcohol drinks are growing in popularity. Licensed venues must still understand ABV thresholds and age-verification rules.
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Plan ahead for England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and ensure your venue meets licensing requirements for serving alcohol.
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The Government confirms changes to the Licensing Act 2003, allowing Digital Verification Services (DVS) for age verification.
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