Licensing law

Legal Q&A: pavement café licenses and door staff numbers

26-Feb-2019 By Poppleston Allen

Specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen's latest legal Q&A looks at the rules governing door staff numbers and pavement-side tables and chairs.

Late-night levy changes are close

26-Feb-2019 By Poppleston Allen

As you may be aware Southwark and Redbridge have become the latest London boroughs to throw their hats into the late-night levy ring, confirming they both intend to consult on adopting a levy, with a view to taking effect in September and October 2019...

Licensee's views on drug use in pubs

22-Feb-2019 By Robert Mann

The use of illicit drugs in pubs is not a new problem and is one that continues to cause headaches for operators and, unfortunately, even the most responsible and well-run licensed premises are not immune from issues surrounding them.

Legal Q&A: freepour warning

11-Feb-2019 By Poppleston Allen

Specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen's latest legal Q&A looks at the rules governing free-pouring and personal licences.

Legal top tips: How simple errors can prove costly

11-Feb-2019 By Poppleston Allen

Sometimes the easiest of tasks pose the direst of consequences if you get them wrong. I have often seen applications rejected, stalled or have unintended consequences for the simplest of mistakes.

London needs "an active 24-hour licensing regime”

31-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

London “needs to have an active 24-hour licensing regime” in light of the closures of many bars and clubs, a new report has recommended.

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Need to know: protecting your business from potential prosecution

11-Dec-2018 By Poppleston Allen

Whether you are looking to take over an existing premises or starting from scratch, it is not always clear which regulations apply to your business and how you achieve compliance with them.