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What They Say

"a clear understanding and appreciation of the way local authorities work"

Chambers and Partners 2011

Recent Key Cases

William Hill v London Borough of Brent (2011)

Successful appeal by William Hill against restrictive licensing conditions.

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R (Apollo and GEQ) v London Borough of Newham (2011)

Successful defence by London Borough of Newham of challenges to its decision to award first “super casino” licence at Westfield Shopping Centre to Aspers.

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Kouttis v London Borough of Enfield (2011)

District Judge holds that noise from departing customers alone justifies reduction in hours of pub.

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Panache (2011)

Pioneering order for costs against a non-party company director on dismissal of appeal of revocation of nightclub licence.

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Oates v Chief Constable of Cheshire (2011)

Successful resistance to closure order, involving finding by court that interim steps on summary review application cease with the final determination of the review, contrary to advice in national guidance.

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