Steve Burnett - Solicitor

Steve came to Poppleston Allen as a paralegal in 2001 with an extensive background with criminal law, working at firms in both Nottingham and Sheffield. His experience with interviews under caution, Magistrates’, Crown and the Appeal Court is invaluable and is regularly used in his current roles in licensing.

With this background, Steve advises and represents several major clients under investigation for offences under regulatory legislation such as the Licensing Act 2003, Health and Safety Act 1974, Environmental Protection Food Safety Act 1990, and the Gambling Act 2005.

Steve is an integral part of the Gaming and Betting, Regulatory and Licensing teams at Poppleston Allen in both the Nottingham and London offices.

Whilst dealing with general licensing matters on a day to day basis, he is also regularly involved with Sexual Entertainment Venue licensing and more complex licensing cases including appeals, reviews and Judicial Reviews in the High Court.

Steve also holds the National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders, National Certificate for Licensing Practitioners (Gambling) and is also a BII qualified trainer.



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My Recent Activity

Offshore Remote Gambling Proposals
Written Ministerial statement outlines regulation of offshore operators with access to the UK market
Category B Machine changes to take effect from tomorrow
Increase in stakes and number of B3 machines in bingo clubs and AGCs takes effect from 13 July 2011
Changes to Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice
Casino operators no longer have to seek the Commission's approval to trial new games.
New Casino Complex Proposed for the NEC
Genting UK Limited success after a licence was granted for casino at the NEC.
Fairer competition sought for land based gambling operators
New rules being considered by the UK Government will regulate offshore gambling operators
Report says 2005 Gambling Act creates a downward spiral for Casino Industry
A new report by Ernst & Young has criticised the UK Gambling Act 2005 for crippling the industry.


 


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