Businesses operating in the leisure and entertainment industry need to ensure that they have all the correct licences in place. Our long established, friendly and efficient licensing law specialist team can help you with all your licensing requirements, from the routine to more complex matters. We handle all types of applications, objections and appeals for a wide range of clients, including several household names.
The licensing, betting and gaming laws team is part of the Commercial Services Group, which means that the firm is able to offer a seamless service to corporate and commercial clients requiring specialist licensing advice.
We provide a complete service package to our clients and offer workshops and other training to suit individuals’ business requirements.
Alcohol and Liquor Licensing
Whether you are a large national chain or a smaller independent operation our Licensing Laws Team can advise you on the licensing issues including the Licensing Act 2003, Regulatory Compliance and Health and Safety legislation. Trethowans long established and highly regarded licensing team are able to offer you the best advice on a range licensing issues, for more information visit our liquor licensing page.
Gaming Licensing
Our specialist gaming licensing team has the experience and expertise to offer you the best advice for your gaming business. Our Licensing Laws Team have an in depth knowledge of the industry and the teams connections with the Gambling Commission allow us to produce viable options for our clients. For more information visit our gaming licensing page.
Betting Licensing
Our specialist betting licensing team have the experience and knowledge of your industry sector to provide you with the best possible advice. Most of our clients are long standing including Ladbrokes who have been with us for over 30 years. Trethowans Licensing Laws Team has professional recommendations in both the Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession and the Legal 500 directories. For more information visit our betting licensing page.
Our Licensing Laws Solicitors clients range from household name companies to smaller owner managed businesses. If you have any questions about the services that our licensing team offer then call 0845 302 4695 and speak to a member of the team.
We also have a convenient online form if you have any questions just click on our Licensing Enquiry Form and one of our Licensing Team will answer your questions promptly.

"Doyen of the market" Michael Messent "exudes gravitas and is extremely on the ball," while his "tremendous understanding makes him a formidable opponent in the courtroom." He advises on the full range of liquor licensing, gaming and betting concerns, with recent highlights including counselling casino operators on the new Gambling Act 2005, and handling licence applications and objections made under the old Gaming Act 1968.
If you would like to find out more about how we could help you and your business, please complete our online enquiry form.