Our experience of Sports Law, Professional Discipline and Licensing uniquely places us to deal with cases in this field.
Overview
Chambers brings both its Criminal & Regulatory expertise to bear in this field of Regulation, particularly in the areas of gambling, sport, the security industry, and licensing for liquor and entertainment.
Our Experience
Members of QEB Hollis Whiteman are specialists in the regulation of gambling. They appear regularly before the Regulatory Panel of the Gambling Commission and have particular experience of regulatory licence reviews, criminal offences under the Gambling Act and matters relating to the National Lottery. We have been the Gambling Commission's Chambers of Choice since 2013.
Our Barristers also act for sports regulatory bodies such as the British Horse-racing Authority and the Rugby Football Union (RFU), as well as for individual sports people in connection with licensing issues.
Chambers advises and represents the Security Industry Authority on licensing appeals and disputes.
Members are also instructed by licensing authorities, businesses and individuals, in connection with liquor and entertainment licensing applications, appeals, disputes and enforcement matters.
