South Devon law firm Wollen Michelmore is celebrating winning a national award for its licensing work.
Corporate INTL, a national and international legal magazine, has announced that the firm has won their 2013 award for ‘Licensing Law – Law Firm of the Year in England’.
The award reflects Wollen Michelmore’s work in helping pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafés, hotels, guest houses, shops, off-licences, conference centres and sporting venues throughout the South West meet often complex licensing requirements in order to sell alcohol and provide entertainment.
Welcoming the award, Managing Partner and head of the firm’s licensing department, Chris Hart, said: “We are absolutely delighted that our licensing practice has been nominated and gone on to win this prestigious award against strong national competition including some very big players in the licensing field.
“I am particularly pleased that the quality of our service to clients has been recognised by the judges. It is also fantastic that a provincial firm based in South Devon can win a national award for a mainstream legal activity!”
Corporate INTL compiles listings publications that are read by business leaders, investors and advisers globally.
The Editor of Corporate INTL, Ryan Duff, confirmed: “Corporate INTL has been running its awards for the last five years. An award is a significant accolade for each firm listed in the publication. The inclusions themselves represent a diverse cross section of lawyers and law firms, their service offering and expertise. This year we are please to award Wollen Michelmore the 2013 Legal Award for Licensing Law- Law Firm of the Year in England, based on the firm’s service excellence in this area.”
Chris Hart added: “Licensing issues are critical to many businesses in the South West and indeed throughout the country. The winning of this national award marks the strength in depth of our licensing work across the region from each of our offices. It also recognises the commitment of our staff to provide an excellent service to our clients in achieving the best possible outcome in the most efficient and cost effective manner.”
