Poppleston Allen is “The top licensing team in the country”

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

In total, 11 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)
• 3 named as Leading Associates (Suraj Desor, Joe Harvey and Felix Faulkner)
• 1 acknowledged as a Next Generation Partner (David Inzani)
• 3 highlighted as Key Lawyers (Nick Arron, Imogen Moss and Richard Bradley)

In addition to its individual solicitor rankings, Poppleston Allen is the only licensing firm to have Tier 1-ranked offices in both London and the regions. It is also the only firm to have received four client service and satisfaction accolades for alcohol, betting and gaming licensing, reflecting exceptionally high client satisfaction and service scores, these being:

• Team Quality
• Billing and Efficiency
• Sector Knowledge and
• NPS Scores,

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

Carl Weston, Partner and Head of Marketing, comments: “These are another fantastic set of 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 four accolades for our client service, the only licensing firm to do so, is a fantastic result.

Feedback comments include:

• “Superb technology and online platform for all licenses, premises and pavement. Very easy to use and accessible.”
• “Compared with other firms, Poppleton Allen brings a rare blend of specialist knowledge, accessibility, and genuine partnership.”
• “Poppleston Allen stands out because they don’t just do gaming law, they live and breathe it”
• “The team is always incredibly helpful and goes out of their way to make things as easily understandable as possible and provide practical solutions and advice.”
• “The team are the best. Always available to answer the phone and respond to queries. Always willing to help out and go above and beyond.”
•  “The top licensing team in the country.”

For further information, please feel free to contact Head of Marketing and Partner (non-solicitor), Carl Weston on 0115 953 8500.