Licensing

Woods Whur is a well-regarded licensing firm with offices in Leeds, Newcastle and London. The firm acts for a stellar client base which includes prominent gaming operators, retailers, hotels and restaurants. It advises on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious licensing mandates.

"I have 100% confidence in Woods Whur in all matters; the firm has nationwide coverage and a very strong team up and down the country."

"The level of support in terms of responsiveness, appropriateness, detail and customer service at all levels has proved to be unprecedented. It instils a very high level of trust in the advice given."

"The team is very competent and highly respected. The lawyers are very diligent and astute."

Woods Whur advised Everyman Media with licence applications following an expansion project.

Andrew Woods is renowned in the market for his extensive experience handling licensing and gambling matters. He acts for national and international clients, ranging from well-renowned chains to independent businesses. He frequently advises on premises licensing mandates. "Andy operates using a hyper-personal approach with powerful results. Knowing Andy is at the end of the phone, any time, any day, is a source of constant reassurance. He is brilliant!" "Andrew's style, level of service and expertise are very highly regarded." "Andrew is knowledgeable, responsible and very responsive."

Paddy Whur's impressive client roster spans a range of sectors including the entertainment, hospitality and retail sectors. He has considerable experience advising clients on contentious issues, such as acquiring new licences in cumulative impact policy areas, and has notable strength in advising clients in the gaming industry. "Paddy Whur is outstanding. He has navigated complicated and sensitive issues with sophistication and wisdom. He’s great on detail and a great communicator." "Paddy is the best there is; I trust him explicitly."

Christopher Rees-Gay has broad experience in the licensing sphere. His practice spans a wide array of non-contentious and contentious matters, including premises licence applications and variations. "I cannot fault Chris in any way; he is always professional and always gets the job done." "Chris is a pleasure to work with. He is very responsive, has excellent communication skills and is knowledgeable about the business and licensing matters." "Chris is very good at what he does and really goes above and beyond when working with us."