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Licensing - Midlands (Bar)
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

Kings Chambers continues to offer market-leading expertise in a wide range of licensing cases. Barristers at the set are highly experienced in both taxi and alcohol licensing cases and regularly deal with highly contentious licensing appeals. Members are instructed by both licensees and local governments. Members recently acted in Shaun Marnell v Wirral Council, a dispute regarding the public sector equality duty in which the appellant sought to be licensed without providing wheelchair accessibility.

An interviewee comments: "The set has handled complex matters with professionalism and flair and has been able to grasp the nuances of each case effortlessly."

Jake Brooke leads the clerking.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sarah Clover
Star Individuals

Sarah Clover is held in high regard as one of the country's top licensing juniors. She handles complex and highly contentious licensing matters, including prosecutions and appeals. Her impressive client base includes local authorities, businesses and individuals.

"Sarah Clover is as sharp as they come. She is highly reputed and lives up to the good reputation she has nationally."

"Sarah is an all-round excellent advocate who is highly experienced in her field."

"Sarah Clover is a top licensing barrister. She is a very good adviser who thinks outside the box and comes up with solutions."

Ben Williams
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Ben Williams
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Band 1

Ben Williams frequently advises local authorities on police reviews and licensing appeals. He also acts for licensees and local councils. He is particularly well regarded for taxi licensing work, offering specialist regulatory advice.

"Ben Williams is very client-friendly and has a very commercial approach. He is a pleasure to work with."

"Ben is an excellent and reliable all-rounder advocate."

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Leo Charalambides
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Band 1

Leo Charalambides is noted for the national scope of his practice. He acts for mainly restaurants, pubs and hotels in a range of applications and reviews, including alcohol and entertainment cases.

"Leo is an excellent advocate and deals with complex matters with ease and professionalism."

"Leo Charalambides is a very experienced and practical advocate, who takes into account the likely approach of individual committees, as well as the facts of the particular matter."

Freddie Humphreys
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Freddie Humphreys
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Band 2

Freddie Humphreys frequently acts on licensing matters representing local authorities regarding taxi and premises licensing. He also acts for individuals regarding alcohol licensing matters and has further clients in the restaurant trade.

"Freddie Humphreys is very talented."

Ranked Barristers at
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Midlands (Bar)

Licensing

Sarah Clover
Star Individuals
Ben Williams
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Ben Williams
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Band 1
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Leo Charalambides
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Band 1
Freddie Humphreys
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Freddie Humphreys
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Band 2