Clare Eames - Partner

Clare joined the firm as a Partner having gained a formidable reputation at McLellans Solicitors in Hertfordshire from 1997 – 2004 with clients such as JD Wetherspoon, Barracuda and McMullen & Sons together with a range of independent operators in London and earned herself a listing in the Chambers Legal Directory for a number of years.

She moved in house in 2004 for two years as Legal Director for JD Wetherspoon managing a team of twelve people in one of the most high profile managed pub chains in the UK, renowned for its ground breaking property portfolio on the high street. Clare was involved primarily in licensing, planning and property acquisitions. She was also responsible for advising the business and ensuring the smooth transition of the new liquor licensing regime across the estate of over 600 premises during 2005.

Given her experience in house, Clare brings a valuable commercial and strategic awareness to the firm and has developed a strong presence in London for Poppleston Allen with her specialist knowledge and contacts. As a result, she works for national pub operators Bay Restaurant Group Limited, Town and City Pub Company Limited and also advises the Barracuda Group Limited and McMullen & Sons Limited. In addition, Clare acts for a variety of independent London operators such as Balls Brothers Limited and a number of gay venues in the Capital.

Clare advises her key clients in relation to all licensing and related enforcement matters and also works closely with Poppleston Allen’s planning advisor to maximise opportunities for external trading areas, and to lift planning restrictions such as opening hours. In addition, Clare is an experienced advocate regularly representing clients in licence and review hearings. Clare is the Secretary of the London Region of the Institute of Licensing and an active member of the Kings Cross Business Forum. Clare speaks regularly at industry conferences and events and regularly hosts seminars for the firm’s clients. In addition, Clare regularly comments in the Trade and National Press.

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