Niall McCann
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Band 2 : Licensing
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About
Provided by Niall McCann
Practice Areas
Niall is a licensing, gambling and regulatory specialist who advises on applications pursuant to the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005 and all associated compliance and regulatory matters. He regularly appears before the courts and sub-committees throughout England and Wales as an advocate. His expertise also encompasses advising on the impact of insolvency in respect to licensed premises. His clients include pub companies, restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, off-licences and events spaces.
He also advises on a wide range of civil litigation matters such as contractual disputes, professional negligence claims, breach of warranty claims and insolvency.
Career
Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2019, Niall worked at Joelson and Reed Smith.
Chambers Review
UK
Niall McCann's practice involves acting for clients in the hospitality and entertainment sectors. He frequently advises on licensing applications and negotiations with local authorities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Niall is a very well-regarded and knowledgeable licensing solicitor."
"We instantly found Niall highly knowledgeable, but down-to-earth and ready to get to the crux of the matter. He is a breath of fresh air."
"Niall is a very well-regarded and knowledgeable licensing solicitor."
"We instantly found Niall highly knowledgeable, but down-to-earth and ready to get to the crux of the matter. He is a breath of fresh air."
Articles, highlights and press releases
4 items provided by Keystone Law
Government announces extended opening hours for retail premises in England
Robert Jenrick, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, wrote to Councils in England on 2 December 2020, setting out how they should implement the Government’s recently announced relaxation of retail trading hours in the run-up to Christmas and throughout January 2021.
Everything you need to know about a Temporary Event Notice
A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) is a standalone licensing permission which permits licensable activities for a short period of time. In this article licensing specialist Niall McCann explains all you need to know.
Licensing Act 2003: Licensing Conditions
Licensing conditions are restrictions attached to a licensing permission which dictate how the premises can operate.
Licensing Act 2003: Cumulative Impact Policies
What is a Cumulative Impact Area? A Cumulative Impact Area is a designated zone where evidence has indicated that the number, type or density of licensed premises is impacting adversely on the licensing objectives.
Government announces extended opening hours for retail premises in England
Robert Jenrick, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, wrote to Councils in England on 2 December 2020, setting out how they should implement the Government’s recently announced relaxation of retail trading hours in the run-up to Christmas and throughout January 2021.
Everything you need to know about a Temporary Event Notice
A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) is a standalone licensing permission which permits licensable activities for a short period of time. In this article licensing specialist Niall McCann explains all you need to know.
Licensing Act 2003: Licensing Conditions
Licensing conditions are restrictions attached to a licensing permission which dictate how the premises can operate.
Licensing Act 2003: Cumulative Impact Policies
What is a Cumulative Impact Area? A Cumulative Impact Area is a designated zone where evidence has indicated that the number, type or density of licensed premises is impacting adversely on the licensing objectives.
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