Don’t postpone business succession plans until it is too late!
For operators in the licensed trade taking time to plan ahead can make a critical difference to both family and business outcomes
Tread carefully in the perilous world of pub price promotions
Does the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 create linear pricing so a pint of lager must cost twice the price of a half pint? In my opinion, no!
Preparing Scottish hospitality for the Employment Rights Act 2025
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant overhaul of workers’ rights in a generation - it is time to ensure you are fully compliant
If you want to sell your pub – get yourself properly organised
The sale of a leisure and hospitality business involves navigating a blend of business, property, and regulatory considerations
If your customers can hear music, you can’t shake off music licensing
If you play any form of music in your pub, bar, restaurant, hotel or members’ club in Scotland you will need to have ‘TheMusicLicence’
A polite nudge on gaming machines in pubs – follow the rules!
The Gambling Commission and local authorities can visit undercover to check on pub puggie compliance
Will airside licensing laws ever be brought back down to earth?
Whilst premises ‘airside’ are exempt from the requirement of a premises licence, this does not mean licensing offences cannot be committed
TLT to take on licensing files following Brunton Miller closure
The Law Society of Scotland has been contacted by a ‘large number’ of Brunton Miller clients – hundreds may be affected.
Steps licensees should take to check they are World Cup ready
The question for licensing boards is 'will there be boogie woogie all night long in premises up and down the country?'
Festive season brings its own licensing challenges for operators
Plan now to maximise your trading times and to avoid enforcement issues – these festive tips will help ensure it is the season to be jolly!
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
