Disclaimer: The Licensing Experts Limited is not a law firm and is not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or by the Bar Council. Gareth’s legal services are provided through Keystone Law.

About

Gareth Hughes

Gareth is a skilled barrister who acts for an impressive portfolio of clients in the hospitality and entertainment sectors on both licensing and planning matters. He regularly acts as an advocate on behalf of clients before licensing committees all over the country and on appeal to the Magistrates’ Court, having dealt with cases right up to the Court of Appeal and the House of Lords on major points of law.

He was called to the Bar through Lincoln’s Inn of which he is a member. He is ranked by Chambers in the Top Ten of licensing lawyers in London.

Specialisms

Areas of Expertise

Licensing, Gambling, Planning, Environmental and Public Law relating to licensing

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Who I work with

Clients & Testimonials

With over 25 years’ experience acting for many of the leading companies and individuals in the hospitality sector he has built up a significant network of relationships with elected councillors, council officers and police as well as residents groups particularly in the City of Westminster.

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Latest

News

The latest news from across the hospitality and entertainment industry.

06 / 10 / 2023

Great new licence for Tom Kerridge’s Pub in the Park

Delighted to have been a part in securing this...
04 / 10 / 2023

STOP PRESS – GOVERNMENT EXTENDS TEMPORARY OFF SALES PERMISSION UNTIL MARCH 2025!! 😀

When I last reported that the Government did not...
18 / 09 / 2023

NORTHWOOD – NEW SPORTS BAR OBTAINS NEW LICENCE

GREAT NEW PREMISES LICENCE SECURED IN THE HEART...
20 / 07 / 2023

GREAT NEW PLANNING PERMISSION AND LICENCE GRANTED FOR ANOTHER AMAZING ROOFTOP DEVELOPMENT IN HACKNEY STRESS AREA ON APPEAL

This is a fine example of standing your ground in...
28 / 06 / 2023

PREMISES LICENCE GRANTED FOR £BILLION DEVELOPMENT IN HEART OF WEST END STRESS AREA

I have been very proud to act for and represented...
22 / 06 / 2023

LICENSING LAW CHANGES -PAVEMENT LICENCES AND AGENT OF CHANGE

An update to all our great restaurants and bars...

Our clients say...

… Technically dazzling…” Larry Seymour – Koko Camden

…Commercially minded…” Larry Seymour – Mint Group

… Only the best is good enough which is why we use Gareth…” Brian Clivaz – L’Escargot

… Very well-connected…” – Tom Martin ETM Group, the botanist in Sloane Square

Extremely efficient and knowledgeable…” – Tom Martin, Etm Group

… Thinks like a client…” – Michael Achenbaum. owner The curtain Shoreditch

… Invaluable guidance…” – Michael Achenbaum, owner of The Curtain – Shoreditch