Another Year of Outstanding Results for Licensing in The Legal Directories Keeps us at No1

Poppleston Allen is thrilled to announce yet another year of exceptional rankings in the legal directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners: again confirming that the firm has more solicitors ranked in Tier 1 / Band 1 than any other licensing firm. Furthermore, Poppleston Allen is the only firm recognised for giving exceptionally high levels of client service and satisfaction

These results reinforce the firm’s position as the top-tier licensing leader in the UK legal market, focusing on alcohol/entertainment and gaming licensing.

In this year’s editions, David Inzani has been recognised as a Next Generation Partner and Suraj Desor as a Leading Associate.

Full individual rankings cover:

• Jonathan Smith, Hall of Fame (Legal 500), Band 1 (Chambers and Partners)
• Lisa Inzani, Hall of Fame (Legal 500), Band 1 (Chambers and Partners)
• Lisa Sharkey, Leading Partner (Legal 500) Band 1 (Chambers and Partners)
• Graeme Cushion, Leading Partner (Legal 500) Band 1 (Chambers and Partners)
• David Inzani, Next Generation Partner (Legal 500)
• James Anderson, Key Lawyer (Legal 500) Band 3 (Chambers and Partners)
• Felix Faulkner, Key Lawyer
• Nick Arron, (Legal 500) Band 2 (Chambers and Partners)
• Richard Bradley, Key Lawyer (Legal 500)
• Suraj Desor, Leading Associate (Legal 500)

Head of Marketing and Business Development, Carl Weston, comments: “We are thrilled to once again be recognised as the leading licensing firm in England and Wales. These rankings, which are based on independent client and peer research, reflect the dedication and hard work of our talented legal teams. We always aim to deliver exceptional service along with sound legal advice and are rightly proud to see these results.”
Cases noted in the research included:

• Outernet Venue Limited, obtaining premises licences, and appeared at a contested hearing for the client.
• Advising Interpath Ltd on the licensing and gaming aspects of the administration of Majestic Bingo and Milton Portfolio.
• Tequila Mockingbird operator on a premises licence application.
• The Wolseley Hospitality Group on a major licence variation allowing for 1am trading at its new Manzi’s restaurant in Soho.
• Assembled Gala Ltd on a new premises licence for its 10,000 capacity, 3 day festival – Gala on Peckham Rye.
• TVG Hospitality on a new premises licence application for railway arches 32 / 33 at Flat Iron Square, allowing for 3am trading.

Client comments include:

For licensing:

• ‘By far the standout firm for licensing in my opinion.’
• ‘For me, Lisa Inzani is undoubtedly the leading solicitor for licensing. Her client care and attention to detail is unmatched, and the way she develops and promotes her team is a real attribute.’
• ‘David Inzani is a future star.’
• ‘This firm has the strongest presence in the field of licensing law across the country. Its team of lawyers are each specialists in the field, many of whom have very long experience with a keen understanding of the hospitality industry.’‘Jonathan Smith and Lisa Sharkey both have so much knowledge and expertise and always judge situations correctly as to what the best next steps are.’
• ‘We have used them for over 20 years and I’ve never found a reason good enough to move away from them due to their consistent performance and high standards.’
• ‘Lisa Sharkey and Suraj Desor are our daily contacts. They give excellent service in response, quality of advice and completion of matters.’  

For Betting and Gaming:

• ‘They are experts in the gaming licensing sector and have been for many years. Their exceptional knowledge provides an excellent option to those of us who don’t have in-house licensing teams.’
• ‘We have dealings with Nick Arron and Richard Bradley – all are experts in their field but can communicate this knowledge in a way that ensures understanding.’

For further information, contact Carl Weston on 0115 953 8500