We can offer advice and assistance in relation to alcohol licensing.  Since the introduction of the Licensing Act in August 2005, all premises where alcohol is supplied, entertainment is provided or hot food is sold after 11pm, must obtain a Premises Licence. In addition, the person managing the premises now requires a Personal Licence and a Designated Premises Supervisor must be named.

Under the Act it has become increasingly important to consider the measures you will take to promote the licensing objectives, which are centred on public order and the prevention of crime. Private individuals, local businesses and authorities such as the Police now have the right to object to a Premises Licence, which could lead to your licence being revoked. They can also object to a new licence being granted in the first place.

We can advise and assist in the aspects of obtaining a liquor license for your business. If there are objections to a new or existing license, we are able to prepare an effective response and represent you at the hearing.

In brief, our services include the following areas:

• Applications for Premises and Personal licences
• Regulated entertainment
• Promoting the licensing objectives
• Application for Temporary Event Notice (TEN)
• Regulated entertainment
• Applications for new premises
• Operating schedules
• Varying a licence/DPS
• Reviewing a Premises Licence
• Representation at hearings