Patterson, Glenton & Stracey Solicitors is increasingly becoming the firm of choice in the North East for issues relating to the licensing of establishments selling liquor and/or providing entertainment. It also has considerable experience in dealing with the legal issues surrounding the obtaining of casino and gambling licences.

High profile clients include:

• Ladbrokes
• Asda plc
• Bannatyne Health Club

Patterson, Glenton & Stracey is currently the only firm in South Tyneside that carries out work in the specialist field of Licensing Law and it is able to provide advice on both applications and objections.

Derek qualified as a solicitor in 1974 and has been a Partner since 1980. He brings to the post a wealth of experience in licensing matters and has experience of dealing with all types of licensing applications including:

Jenny qualified as a solicitor in 1997 and is skilled in the area of licensing law working on cases of applications as well as objections.

Elaine joined the firm in February 2004 and has considerable knowledge and experience in the area of licensing law.