James Anderson - Partner

James joined Poppleston Allen as a solicitor in September 2003 and was made a partner in April 2006.

He has many years experience in licensing law, acting for a wide range of clients, based mainly in London, from individuals to major operators although (perhaps reflecting two of his outside interests) most of his clients are either pubs or restaurants. In the 2008 Chambers Guide, James is described as a "standout lawyer" for his work.

James won a landmark case in June 2007 for a London bar in a West End stress area, and was granted extended trading hours by Westminster City Council. It was one of the first bars or pubs in the area to be granted an extension outside core hours. He was then granted further extended hours in an Appeal against the Council in December 2007, one of only a handful of successful Appeals against Westminster in the stress areas.

James also heads up the Poppleston Allen Betting & Gaming team and has advised clients from betting shops and bingo halls to arcade operators. James has also developed a training DVD in this area for the Law Society in conjunction with the Gambling Commission.

James is also involved in a significant number of lectures and training sessions for council members, officers and other responsible authorities around the country on licensing and gambling issues.

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