Business
Licensing Law

Our team of expert licensing solicitors knows that every business has different needs, and we can advise and assist in all aspects of licensing and regulation.

Practical, professional advice for licensed trades and other regulated businesses

Gilson Gray has an experienced and expert licensing solicitor team that operates across all business sectors from alcohol and betting and gaming to festivals and events, and hotels and bars.

Within these sectors, we act for a broad range of clients from single-site operators and owner-managed business to multi-site operators and national companies. Our licensing lawyers know that every business has different needs, and we can advise and assist in all aspects of licensing and regulation. In terms of licensing, we set the bar high.

This is not a service we offer to consumers in England.

Our licensing solicitors can advise on:

Liquor licensing
Short-Term Let Licences – The New Rules
HMO licensing – including landlords and student accommodation managers
Transfer of premises licence
Betting and gaming advice
Late hours catering licences for shops and food outlets
Street traders licensing for permanent sites and events/festivals
Pop up bars and event/festival bars
Reviews of premises and personal licences
Personal licence training, applications and management
Adult and family entertainment centre advice
Taxi licensing and private hire advice
New licence applications; changes to current licences; transfer of licences
General premises operation and management guidance and due diligence reviews

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People

Ken Glass

Legal Director

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Karen Gatherum

Solicitor

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What our clients say

Anonymous
Anonymous

The Gilson Gray team’s proactive and transparent approach alleviated the inherent stress of legal matters, turning what could have been a daunting experience into a positive journey. We wholeheartedly recommend Karen and the team at Gilson Gray to anyone seeking legal expertise combined with a commitment to client understanding and support.

Anonymous
Licensing

“We owe a debt of gratitude to Karen and the team at Gilson Gray for their outstanding assistance in navigating Edinburgh’s new licensing guidelines. Karen, with her expert knowledge and ability to convey complex legalities in understandable terms, made the process remarkably smooth. The team’s commitment to understanding our specific business needs and tailoring their advice accordingly showcased not only their professionalism but also instilled confidence in our compliance with the new regulations.”