Philip Kolvin QC: licensing lawyer

Philip Kolvin QC is a leading licensing barrister. He acts for clients at all levels: in front of local authority licensing committees, in the magistrates court and in the High Court. He has a well-earned reputation for working extremely hard for his clients, meeting tight deadlines, having an astute legal brain, for finding imaginative solutions to difficult problems, and for his authority as an advocate in court.

As a barrister, most of Philip’s work comes through solicitors in his Chambers in London and Manchester.

Now Philip is offering his services to the public direct, so that you do not need to instruct him through a solicitor. You can engage him directly yourself or through a licensing consultant.

This direct approach results in savings for you, because you only need one lawyer rather than two. And, as a barrister, Philip work on very low overheads, which means good value for clients.

Philip brings all of his creativity and will to win to his direct access work. In 2011, two of Philip’s direct access cases resulted in findings that government guidance was wrong, so allowing pubs to remain open which would otherwise have been closed. In one of those cases, the Home Office and the Police agreed to pay damages.

Philip is known for his client-friendly manner. And he works informally, so you will not need to travel to London to see him in person to take advice. He can advise you by phone, e-mail or Skype, to save you time and money. Or, if you prefer, he can come to you.

Philip will take the trouble to understand your business and your requirements, and will tailor his services around your needs. Where a case can be resolved through negotiation, so as not to incur court costs, Philip can be relied upon for strong negotiating skills and for achieving good results for clients.