Licensing Law
Licensing Law
Northern Ireland has a particular legal system and you need to apply for licences for bookmakers’ offices, off-licences and bars. You should seek early legal advice to guide you through this process and deal with avoidable difficulties.
Liquor licence – sale & purchase
Since The Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996, it is illegal for premises to sell alcohol without a licence. We provide efficient legal services on both selling and buying liquor licences, and clear and comprehensive guidance for making applications.
Call us today on 028 9045 3449, or complete our form now and a specialist solicitor will contact you quickly.
Entertainment licence – transfer & renewal
Our solicitors deal with the licensing needs of entertainment and leisure industries, from cafes and restaurants to amusement arcades and zoos. We assist prospective licensees, not only to identify the licences required, but also with guidance about getting them.
We aim to anticipate your needs with practical, constructive advice about –
- Notice requirements
- Fees
- Hearings
- Licence duration
- Grounds for refusal
- Rights of appeal
- Renewal procedures
- Steps to be taken on transfer
Get expert help today. Contact us on 028 9045 3449, or complete our form and a specialist solicitor will contact you quickly.
Bookmaker licensing
We understand how important it is to keep your licence and develop your bookmaking business. We guide you through the process for a new application or renewal of a bookmaker’s licence in Northern Ireland.
Call David French on 028 9045 3449, or complete our form and a specialist solicitor will contact you quickly.
Call today on 028 9335 2221 (Ballyclare) or 028 9045 3449 (Belfast)
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