Lisa Sharkey - Partner
Lisa has specialised in licensing for over 20 years. She became a partner in January 2001.She has experience in all sectors of the industry from pubs, bars and restaurants to the more complex matters surrounding late-night licensing, particularly in cumulative impact areas, and lap dancing clubs. There isn’t much in the way of licensing that Lisa hasn’t experienced. The 2012 Chambers Guide states “Lisa Sharkey is an expert in her field" and is noted for her success before licensing committees.
Lisa splits her time between our Nottingham and London offices and utilises her expertise of the London market by acting for a large number of independent clients and multiple operators.
Lisa is a respected advocate and speaks regularly at legal training sessions, client forums and trade conferences.
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My Recent Activity
- Many LA's have adopted the SEV Licence provisions
- Most LA's have decided to adopt the provisions even if there are no venues for them to licenc
- Local Authorities have started to Regulate Lap Dancing
- Local Authorities across England and Wales are consulting, or have consulted, and many have decided
- News: Change of law happened 6th April 2010
- The law which may require operators to obtain a separate ?Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence'
- Sexual Entertainment Venues Update
- Government Response to Consultation Document
- Lap Dancing Update
- The proposals that require clubs to obtain a separate licence became law on 12 November
- Lap Dancing Clubs
- Summary of Proposals in Consultation Document
