Andy Grimsey - Solicitor

Andy has practiced both as a Barrister and Solicitor in the Midlands, and was a recognised specialist in Personal Injury claims. Andy joined Poppleston Allen in 2004 to head up our team of 20 legal graduates and support staff for the Licensing Reform process in 2005.

Since developing a “taste” for liquor licensing, Andy has gained a wide experience of the legal issues that face the licensed trade. He has represented clients at contested hearings, including many Reviews and Summary Reviews at over 80 different licensing authorities. He has also successfully appeared in several Appeal hearings in the Magistrates’ Court.

Andy acts for major breweries, late night operators, restaurant chains, developers and large independents, including festivals.

He has written and presented training papers on the Licensing Act and associated legislation for national training bodies, Licensing Authorities, Trading Standards, Environmental Health and the Police, including at New Scotland Yard. He also co-drafted, and provided legal advice on, the Live Music Bill proposed by Lord Clement-Jones and now supported by the Government. He recently wrote the leading article for the first edition of the Institute of Licensing’s new Journal.

Andy conceived the Licence999 initiative, an emergency helpline for licensees facing enforcement proceedings that could jeopardise their personal or premises licence.



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My Recent Activity

High Court overturns Costs Order against Licensing Authority
Judge reaffirms no costs against Council acting in good faith
Live Music in time for Queen's Jubilee?
Minister hints at Live Music enactment by June 2012.
Lord Clement-Jones thanks Poppleston Allen
Poppleston Allen's assistance with Live Music Bill acknowledged
The Live Music Bill closes on final hurdle
Live Music Bill - news update
Home Office publishes consultation on Late Night Levy and EMROs
Consultation issued for EMROs and Late Night Levy.
Ban on sale of tobacco from vending machines in Wales: effective 1 Feb 2012
The ban on the sale of tobacco from vending machines comes into force in Wales on 1st February 2012


 


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