This book is intended to be assist commercial property practitioners who
handle transactions involving licensed properties. It provides a concise
overview, but hopefully, one which highlights issues of importance and
when to seek further specialist advice. Areas covered include:
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Licensable activities under the Licensing Act 2003 (England and Wales
only)
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The Licensing objectives
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Types of premises requiring a licence
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Personal Licences and the Designated Premises Supervisor
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Application procedures
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Planning considerations
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Contracts conditional on licensing (and planning)
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Licensing due diligence for property transactions
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Problems to look out for e.g. onerous conditions, the annual fee, site
history etc.
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Impact of Insolvency of the Premises Licence Holder.
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Steps on completion - transfer the Premises Licence and varying the
Designated Premises Supervisor
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Variation of licences
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Reviews
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Enforcement
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Ranked in both Legal 500 and UK Chambers, Niall McCann undertakes all
aspects of licensing and gaming and associated regulatory/planning law.
He regularly appears as an advocate before courts and local authority
sub-committees throughout England and Wales. He has lectured extensively
on licensing matters and, in particular, specialises in advising on the
impact of insolvency in respect of licensed premises.
Richard Williams is an experienced gaming, licensing and regulatory
Solicitor, with over 20 years' experience of dealing with licensed
premises nationally (including Scotland). Richard is a higher Courts
advocate and regularly appears before Committees and Courts nationally,
representing a full range of clients in the retail and leisure
industries. He also specialises in food safety and health and safety
law, particularly where this relates to licensed premises.
