Licensing
We advise our clients in respect of all licensing matters relating to the provision of entertainment, the sale of alcohol, betting and gaming, particularly within the sports and entertainment industry.
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We advise our clients in respect of all licensing matters relating to the provision of entertainment, the sale of alcohol, betting and gaming, particularly within the sports and entertainment industry, in particular relating to the Licensing Act and the Gambling Act. We also provide other specialist licensing and regulatory advice regarding Marriage and Civil Partnership licences, the Live Music Act, PRS and PPL licences etc.
Our team of licensing lawyers has c. 30 years experience of providing specialist licensing advice.
Jan Levinson (Partner) heads up the team of four lawyers and has been working in this area for over 15 years. During that time Jan and the team have acted for a variety of clients, primarily within the hospitality, sport and entertainment sectors, and advised upon all facets of licensing law.
All of our licensing lawyers have broad licensing experience and we dedicate ourselves to ensuring our knowledge stays up to date, in order to give you the best service possible. We will always make sure that junior solicitors and members of staff are supported and supervised appropriately to ensure a high level of service. Paralegals who may assist on matters as appropriate. Although they are not legally qualified, they have received extensive training within our firm and work under the direct supervision of a solicitor with at least 5 years post qualification experience.
We have a proven track record in achieving successful outcomes for our clients.
What we are known for
Our team is vastly experienced and acts for a high profile client base including Manchester United, EE and Mitie on high value, complex and varied licensing matters.
We are used to providing time-critical, comprehensive and commercial advice to a range of clients across a variety of sectors, including Real Estate, Hospitality, Sport, Health and the Public Sector.
Detailed elements of our services
All aspects concerning regulated events and entertainment including:
- Premises Licences
- Gambling/Betting and Casino Licences
- Personal Licences
- Club Premises Certificates
- Licence reviews
- Temporary Event Notices
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”DAC Beachcroft LLP’s active clients include MITIE Facilities Management, the Department for Education, EE, Manchester United FC, and LaSalle (Investments for BAE Systems Pensions Fund Trustees). Team head Jan Levinson is "highly regarded".
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Jan Levinson
Partner
Manchester
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