Event Licensing

Organising and managing an event can be overwhelming. With countless details to juggle, having the right legal guidance is crucial for your event’s success. Don’t leave it to chance— ensure you have a legal expert on your team before you hit the stage.

At Laceys, we set ourselves apart by bringing hands-on experience to events licensing work. Brendan Herbert, who heads up our team, is part of the award-winning team behind the 2000 Trees Festival, a staple since 2007.  Laceys consultant, Philip Day, advises the National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) and organises large events in Ringwood, Dorset. As a team we have experience advising individuals and businesses on planning and hosting multi-day events and festivals, as well as bars, hotels and restaurants.

Our Licensing team can assist you with all your event licensing needs, including:

Initial Licensing: Advise on the number and type of licenses required for running your event.

Variations: Successfully obtain and manage licence variations. For example, if you want to have live music in a beer garden, where the current premises licence doesn’t allow.

SAG Meetings: Expert assistance with Safety Advisory Group (SAG) meetings.

Issue Resolution: Guidance on compulsory policing, Martyn’s Law, and other emerging regulations.

Representation: Skilled advocacy at licensing committee hearings and appeals to Magistrates’ court if necessary.

Beyond our licensing expertise, our Property, Dispute, and Corporate Commercial teams offer a comprehensive range of legal services to event and festival organisers. We can provide guidance on the best company structure for your business, draft clear terms and conditions for ticket sales and event entry, and create and negotiate contracts with sub-contractors, artists, sponsors, and more. Additionally, we ensure your employment practices comply with the law and help you navigate GDPR compliance with ease. Trust us to provide the legal support you need to make your event a success.

Our commitment to events has not gone unnoticed. In 2022, we were honoured with the Best Support to the Events Industry award at the NOEA awards, providing you with the reassurance that we are the experts you need to ensure your event runs smoothly.

For more information, please get in contact with our Licensing Team.