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LICENCED PREMISES

Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers

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  • Advised on the high profile acquisition of a brewery based in the South West.

  • Advised on the acquisition of a national pub and restaurant chain including their high value freehold and leasehold licensed properties.

  • Advised on the £37 million disposal of 54 freehold and leasehold public houses on behalf of a FTSE listed company.

  • Acted on the acquisition and subsequent re financing of a high street chain of wine bars on behalf of a FTSE listed company.

  • Advised on joint venture agreements with leisure and licensed property operators.

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Legal issues that may arise

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  • Licensing of premises for use

  • Acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold public houses

  • Acquisition of chain businesses, including all freehold and leasehold properties

  • Lease of tied pubs from brewery to tenant

  • Planning obligations

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There has been a long term increase in the number of licenced premises. There are currently over 204,300 licensed premises, the highest figure recorded in over 100 years.

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As the largest, most experienced law firm specialising in real estate in the UK, we have been trusted advisors to the real estate market for 25 years. We have over 75 lawyers, all of whom joined us from senior in-house or private practice roles, and bring an average of 25 years’ post qualification experience each. With their expertise and commercial experience, we advise a prestigious client base in the public and private sector on the full spectrum of real estate legal issues, including commercial property, planning, property litigation, construction, environment, real estate finance and other related areas. Operating in our specialist area uniquely positions us to help other professional firms, and through our Real Estate Support solution we support teams in the silver circle, UK Top 30, US Top 50, the Big Four and beyond.

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