Alcohol & Entertainment

Woods Whur delivers expert, practical licensing solutions for hospitality and leisure businesses nationwide. Our specialist team guides clients through every stage of commercial, alcohol, and event licensing with professionalism and care.

ALCOHOL LICENSING

Comprehensive Licensing Expertise

Woods Whur is a trusted legal partner specialising in all aspects of commercial and licensing law. Our experienced team represents a wide range of clients in applications for the sale of alcohol, including new premises licenses, Temporary Event Notices, and all authorisations under the Licensing Act 2003.

Supported by a dedicated administrative team and a bespoke practice management system, we ensure a seamless, efficient, and cost-effective service tailored to your licensing needs.

Our advocates—Andrew, Paddy, Chris, and Amanda—bring extensive courtroom experience across all tiers, offering expert guidance from initial instructions to representation at hearings.

Andrew leads the team with a deep understanding of the London market and has successfully managed licensing matters within the challenging Cumulative Impact Zones of Westminster and Camden.

Paddy has achieved significant successes representing high-profile venues like the iconic fabric nightclub and securing licenses for major sites across key UK cities.

Chris’s expertise spans from late-night refreshment licenses for franchisees to high-stakes festival licensing, liaising closely with Safety Advisory Groups to secure favourable outcomes.

Our client portfolio includes nationally recognised brands such as Novus Leisure, Revolution bars, and Intertain, plus football grounds including Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United.

We also have extensive expertise in licensing for lap dancing and sexual entertainment venues, serving clients throughout theb United Kingdom.

Additionally, we proudly support local market leaders such as Arc Inspirations and Ossett Brewery, providing comprehensive licensing counsel that safeguards and promotes their business ambitions.

Andrew manages licensing for prominent hotel groups including Thistle and Travelodge, underscoring our breadth of commercial law expertise.

Woods Whur’s commitment is to deliver pragmatic, client-focused legal solutions that empower businesses to thrive confidently within complex licensing landscapes. We look forward to partnering with you.