Criminal justice & licensing

The Criminal Justice and Licensing team at Thomas Eggar LLP provide representation and advice in Criminal Courts through to the House of Lords and can offer advice not only into investigations by the Police but also in relation to:

• Food and hygiene legislation
• Welfare legislation
• Heavy goods vehicle regulations
• Marine prosecutions
• Noise and nuisance
• Environmental issues/contamination
• Animals Act/Dogs Act
• Gaming – everything you need to know about running lotteries, raffles and other promotions

Our specialist advocates, which include a Solicitor Advocate, appear regularly across the country defending clients whether they have been charged with road traffic offences or more serious matters.

Our dedicated crime and licensing team advises operators large and small on all aspects of liquor and gaming licensing and can make sure that your application of whatever nature is dealt with professionally and expeditiously.

The Licensing Act 2003 heralded the most radical overhaul of the licensing system for more than a century by passing the responsibility for the issue of liquor licences to the local authority. Whilst the new system has streamlined the procedures, there are still many pitfalls for the unwary – specialist advice is available to help you through this minefield.

Our team has a wealth of experience in dealing with all types of application under the Licensing and Gambling Acts.