Poppleston Allen again achieves the best Legal 500 Rankings for licensing in England and Wales

Poppleston Allen is proud to again be recognised as the highest-ranked firm of solicitors for alcohol licensing and gaming and betting licensing in England and Wales, according to the 2026 edition of research guide, The Legal 500.

In total, 12 licensing solicitors have been ranked:

• 2 included in the Hall of Fame (Jonathan Smith and Lisa Inzani)
• 2 recognised as Leading Partners (Graeme Cushion and Lisa Sharkey)
• 2 named as Leading Associates (Suraj Desor and Joe Harvey)
• 1 acknowledged as a Next Generation Partner (David Inzani)
• 5 highlighted as Key Lawyers (James Anderson, Nick Arron, Felix Faulkner, Imogen Moss and Richard Bradley)

In addition to the individual solicitor rankings, Poppleston is the only boutique licensing firm to have Tier 1 ranked offices in London and the regions.

This breadth of recognition reflects both the depth and strength of the team across the alcohol and gaming and betting licensing sectors.

In addition, Poppleston Allen is the only boutique licensing firm to receive the prestigious Client Satisfaction Award for both alcohol and betting and gaming licensing, after achieving exceptionally high scores for client service and client satisfaction in the Legal 500’s independent research.

Graeme Cushion, Managing Partner, comments: “I’m incredibly proud of these results, which once again confirm Poppleston Allen as the leading licensing law firm in England and Wales. This isn’t the first year we’ve had the highest number of ranked solicitors, and it’s a testament to the consistent expertise, dedication and client service delivered by our team year after year.

He continues: “To also receive The Legal 500 Client Satisfaction Award for alcohol and betting and gaming licensing – the only boutique licensing firm to do so – reinforces what we strive for: combining technical excellence with an unwavering focus on our clients.”