Licensing Applications in relation to Business Premises
Our barristers can advise you on the following licensing applications for your business premises, whether that is in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol, opening hours and/or entertainment purposes. This includes representation before a local authority licensing committee, or in any appeal to the Magistrates’ Court.
Fees
We typically charge fixed fees, which means that we will charge you a set amount of money for the work. These are based on an hourly rate multiplied by our estimate of how many hours the barrister will be engaged on the piece of work.
We provide below some estimated fees for different types of work. These are estimates, given as a range.
The reason for the range is that various factors will affect the actual quotation given, including: (1) the experience/seniority of the barrister to be instructed; and (2) the complex of the work; (3) the amount of work required.
All fees exclude VAT (where applicable).
If you have a particularly complex case, or particularly large amount of work will be require, the fees quoted may be higher than the estimates below.
| Stage of case |
Ranges of fixed fees (estimates) |
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Written advice on your application/proposed application
|
£500 to £2000 |
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Preparation including conferences with you, and assistance with drafting an application
|
£1000 to £4,000 |
|
Local authority licensing committee hearing
|
£500 to £8000
|
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Appeal to the Magistrates’ Court – initial hearing
|
£500 to £8000 |
|
Appeal to the Magistrates’ Court - full hearing
|
£750 to £8000 |
Timescales
Timescales for your case may vary depending on factors such as barristers’ availability, the complexity of your application and the need for additional documents. As a guide, written advice on your application will be available within one to four weeks where possible. Hearing dates for local authority licensing committees are set in advance, and our barristers will aim to represent you on your preferred hearing date where possible. If the local authority licensing committee refuses your application, appeals must be made to the Magistrates’ Court within 21 days.
Contact Us
All information is correct as of 9.1.24, but fees are estimates only. For a quotation, please contact the clerks on 0207 242 6476 (or e-mail clerks@33br.co.uk).