Joanne Attwood
Heads up Burges Salmon's Licensing practice. Advises clients on all issues arising under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005 as well as a number of other licensing regimes including applications, variations, reviews, contractual drafting and general regulatory compliance issues. Also advises clients on the commercial aspects of event organisation. Clients come from a variety of industry sectors including leisure and tourism, charities, education, transport, retail and real estate development as well as smaller independent operators and private individuals. Work highlights include advising on licensing issues for a globally recognised event, advising on the management of a multi-million pound licensed property portfolio and advising on licensing issues connected with a major group company restructure. · Burges Salmon LLP
About
Heads up Burges Salmon's Licensing practice, advising on matters under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005 and other licensing regimes, including applications, variations, reviews, contractual drafting and regulatory compliance. Advises on commercial aspects of event organisation and represents clients across leisure, tourism, charities, education, transport, retail and real estate development; notable matters include licensing for a globally recognised event, management of a multi‑million pound licensed property portfolio and licensing work on a major group company restructure.
Practice areas
Office
Expertise
Education
- University of Bristol — Geography BSc (Hons), 2003
- College of Law Birmingham — Graduate Diploma in Law, 2005
- College of Law Birmingham — Legal Practice Course, 2006
Admissions
- Qualified 2008
- Institute of Licensing (member)
- Gambling Commission’s Industry Lawyers Forum (member)