Woods Whur hires senior licensing lawyer as consultant

Woods Whur has hired experienced licensing lawyer Paul Holland as a consultant.

Holland was previously a partner at Stamp Jackson & Proctor and more recently at Quality Lockings Solicitors in Hull.

He has more than 30 year’s advocacy experience and represents clients in all applications, reviews and appeals under the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005.

Andy Woods and Paddy Whur, the founders of the firm, said they had known Holland for 25 years and were delighted he had agreed to join the practice.

“He has developed particular expertise in dealing with the licensing requirements of everything from a small corner shop to an international sports stadium,” the firm added.

“Paul has a significant network of contacts within the regulatory authorities of Hull, Humberside, East and North Yorkshire which compliments our practice in West Yorkshire and nationally.

“He prides himself in working with operators from the initial planning stages to the final grant of licences, representing his clients’ interests before licensing sub-committees and in the Magistrates’ Court, should the need arise.”

Woods Whur said it continued to be keen to grow its national reach and would be looking to bring other lawyers into the business in similar situations to Holland.