Licensing authorities

The Regulatory team at Linder Myers Solicitors will defend you against prosecutions by licensing authorities under the Licensing Act 2003.

Our specialist team have experience defending claims in:
 

• sale or supply of alcohol to under 18s
• allowing unaccompanied under 16s on relevant premises at a time when alcohol is being supplied 
• sale or supply (or attempt) or allowing sale or supply of alcohol to person who is drunk 
• allowing disorderly conduct on licensed premises 
• failure to notify the licensing authority of a change of name or address of personal licence holder 
• permitting premises to be open in contravention of a closure order for specified premises 
• false statements in connection with licensing application

The penalties for some of the prosecutions can be a fine of up £20,000 and/or three months imprisonment so it is vital that you contact the legal team at Linder Myers Solicitors as soon as a claim is brought against you or your organisation.