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Premises Licence: what to do when they lapse?

A guide on what a premises licence lapse is, how your premises licence can lapse, what to do if it does.

Partner, Jonathan Smith, of Poppleston Allen gives insight on what a premises licence lapse is, how your premises licence can lapse, what to do if it does.

This includes:

  • What is a Premises Licence and what’s the process of securing one?
  • Who holds the premises licence?
  • Can a premises licence lapse?
  • What should one do when their premises licence lapses?
  • What happens to the premises licence if a leisure business falls into administration?
  • What is a shadow licence and is it important?
  • How does a merger, acquisition and private equity investment impact the premises licence?
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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.

Paula moved to the UK as an international student in 2018 from Nairobi, Kenya in order to enhance her academic and professional development.

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.

In addition, Paula is also working towards her level 4 accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

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

Paula Kioko

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