AQUARIUM
It is estimated that over 30 million people visit aquariums and Zoos across the UK each year. It remains a popular tourist attraction. The UKs biggest aquarium (Plymouth) welcomes 300,000 visitors per year, generating an income of approximately £30m. Events are seen as a key profit driver for aquariums now.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Drafted and negotiated complex lease arrangements for a zoo / aquarium.
Negotiated boundary changes on behalf of a zoo.
Obtained planning permission and secured the site for a car park at the entrance of a well-known zoo.
Legal issues that may arise
Acquiring the site for construction of a new aquarium.
Drafting and negotiating leases and licences to occupy, including clauses for gift shops and other facilities.
Drafting and negotiation of licences for car parks on site.
Obtaining permissions to hold sea creatures on site.
Environmental issues including nuisance and contamination.
Granting of licences for use.
Planning permissions for commercial use and for use of premises to hold animals.
Licences and contracts for events.
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