Top spot again! The Legal 500 UK and Chambers and Partners UK rank more Poppleston Allen solicitors for licensing than at any other firm

Published: 25 October 2023 by Carl Weston, Head of Marketing and Partner (non-solicitor)

Last modified: 30 October 2023

Plus, Poppleston Allen is the only firm in the UK with No1 ranking for licensing in more than one location

Following the publishing of the results, the firm has once again achieved more rankings for licensing than any other firm.

Across both guides, a total of 10 solicitors are ranked for their contributions to client work for alcohol, entertainment and betting and gaming licensing. These being:

Lisa Sharkey, Band 1, Chambers and Partners, Leading Individual Legal 500
Jonathan Smith, Band 1 Chambers and Partners, Hall of Fame, Legal 500
Graeme Cushion, Band 1 Chambers and Partners, Leading Individual, Legal 500
James Anderson, Band 3, Chambers and Partners, Recommended, Legal 500
Lisa Inzani, Band 1 Chambers and Partners, Hall of Fame, Legal 500
Nick Arron, Band 2, Chambers and Partners, Recommended, Legal 500
Richard Bradley, Recommended, Legal 500
Imogen Moss, Recommended, Legal 500
David Inzani, Recommended for Betting and Gaming Licensing and a Rising Star alcohol licensing, Legal 500
Suraj Desor, Recommended, Legal 500

These rankings reflect the comprehensive research undertaken by the two legal directories. Along with analysis of law firm submissions, the directory researchers also conduct interviews with clients across the country, gathering feedback on firms and individual solicitors who they’ve worked with.

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About the author: Paula Kioko

Paula Kioko joined Poppleston Allen in June 2022 as the marketing assistant for her sandwich year placement. In January 2024 she became the marketing associate.

She completed her BA in Journalism in 2021 and her MSc in Advertising and Marketing Communications in 2023, both at Nottingham Trent University.

Her day to day work currently revolves around the management of the website and social media platforms.

Paula works under the direction of the head of marketing to help reach the firm’s marketing goals and objectives.

She also holds the BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH).

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Top spot again! The Legal 500 UK and Chambers and Partners UK rank more Poppleston Allen solicitors for licensing than at any other firm

Plus, Poppleston Allen is the only firm in the UK with No1 ranking for licensing in more than one location

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