Poppleston Allen

Founded in 1994, Poppleston Allen has grown into the largest firm of licensing solicitors in the UK. The firm works exclusively in the alcohol, entertainment, gambling and retail sectors, advising clients ranging from independent operators to national multi-site businesses. Its solicitors assist with obtaining, varying and protecting licences for licensed and gambling premises, defending licensing, gambling, food hygiene and health and safety reviews, and managing due diligence on mergers and acquisitions.

The firm is closely involved with industry bodies including UK Hospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, the Institute of Licensing and the British Institute of Innkeeping. Its solicitors frequently speak at industry events, contribute to the national trade press and have played a direct role in shaping legislation, including co-authoring the Live Music Act 2012 and advising on the Licensing Act 2003. Poppleston Allen continues to be consulted by the Home Office and has provided evidence for the ten-year review of the Licensing Act 2003.

Clients include Bandai Namco, BBPA, Bill’s Restaurants, Blueprint Gaming, Bongo’s Bingo, Bourne Leisure, Brunning and Price, Buzz Bingo, Caprice Holdings, Cashino, Chelsea Flower Show, Cote Restaurants, Deliveroo, Domino’s Pizza, Faces Nightclub, Fuller’s, Gauselmann Group, Honest Burgers, Ivy Collection, Laine’s, Mitchells & Butlers, Paddy Power, Parkdean Resorts, PizzaExpress, Praesepe, Selfridges, Shepherd Neame, Stonegate Pub Company, The Bingo Association, Thunderbird Fried Chicken, UK Hospitality and wagamama. The firm has offices in Nottingham and London.

Staffing

10 UK Partners
23 Other UK Fee-earners