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a2z Licensing is here to provide you with advice, assistance and representation in connection with the a-z of local authority regulatory licences – everything from alcohol to zoos.
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a2z Licensing Services
Taxi & Private Hire Licensing
a2z Licensing can provide help when you need it. Whether it’s a one off piece of advice, representation at a local authority hearing or ongoing advice and consultancy a2z Licensing can help.
Taxi Licence Protect is an annual advice and assistance package that provides taxi businesses and associations with instant access to specialist taxi licensing help whenever you need it.
If you’d like to discuss your taxi requirements with us, we’d be happy to chat through and help.
Alcohol & Entertainment Licensing
Whether you’re applying for a new licence, the variation of your current licence or someone opposed to an application a2z Licensing can help.
We can provide specialist advice, assistance and representation in relation to all aspects of alcohol and entertainment licensing under the Licensing Act 2003.
This includes the sale and supply of alcohol, late night refreshment, and entertainments, such as music, dancing, film, theatre, indoor sporting events, and boxing and wrestling.
Wedding Venue Licensing
If you’re looking to license non-religious premises for civil weddings and civil partnerships, a2z Licensing can provide specialist advice, assistance and representation.
Call us today for help and assistance.
Other Local Authority Licensing
Local authority licensing and registration functions covers everything from acupuncture to zoos.
Whether you are keeping dangerous wild animals, storing petroleum, running pleasure boats or opening a street café, you need a licence.
About a2z Licensing
a2z Licensing is a franchised network of licensing specialists that work separately and together, as appropriate, to ensure that clients always receive the best advice, assistance and representation.
Our franchised licensing consultants are highly knowledgeable, very effective and persuasive communicators and advocates, have many years of experience, are dedicated to providing excellent customer service, and always strive to deliver the best result possible for every client in every case.
David Wilson
Licensing Consultant
Call 07794 776383 or 01740 645037
david.wilson@a2zlicensing.co.uk
David founded a2z Licensing in 2009 and now provides advice, assistance and representation to individuals as a sole trader and to businesses through A2Z Licensing (David Wilson) Ltd of which he is the sole director. He has worked in licensing and legal services since 1985. David previously worked as a litigation executive in legal firms and then as a local authority licensing manager. David’s varied experience means he has an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of practical implementation of licensing laws.
Since 2014 David has been the taxi and private hire licensing consulting editor of Paterson’s Licensing Acts, the leading legal text on licensing. He has also been a contributing author and a consulting editorial board member to LexisPSL since 2016, writing many news articles and answering Q&As on a range of licensing subjects.
David was awarded a Certificate of Higher Education in Licensing Law (Cert HE LL) by the University of Warwick in 2008; is a member of the Institute of Licensing (MIoL) and a member of its Taxi Consultation Panel; and a training professional member of the British Institute of Innkeeping (MBII).
During his licensing career David has been involved in six High Court cases, including one that went on appeal to the Court of Appeal, and many magistrates’ courts and crown court cases.
The company A2Z Licensing (David Wilson) Ltd and the individual David B Wilson each owns and independently operates a franchise of A2Z Licensing (UK) Ltd from 9 The Stables, Wynyard, Billingham TS22 5QQ.
Chris Woodrow
Licensing Consultant
Call 07931 633200 or 01434 344771
chris.woodrow@a2zlicensing.co.uk
Chris joined a2z Licensing in 2013 and has operated his own a2z Licensing franchise since 2016.
During his 25 years working as a driver, manager and director in the private hire trade, Chris undertook part-time study at the University of Northumbria. He was awarded a law degree (LLB) in 2008 and completed the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) in 2016 and continues to seek out a training opportunity so that he can become a practising barrister.
Chris is a member of the Institute of Licensing (MIoL).
As well as his licensing consultancy, Chris has been engaged since 2018 as a freelance advocate by solicitors, regularly representing their clients at hearings in the county court.
Chris assisted the successful claimants in the taxi licensing fees case of R (on the application of Rehman on behalf of Wakefield Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Association) v Wakefield Council that was heard by the High Court in 2018 and on appeal in the Court of Appeal in 2019.
Christopher Woodrow owns and independently operates a franchise A2Z Licensing (UK) Ltd from Well House, Cawburn, Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE49 9PT.
Giles Bridge
Licensing Consultant
Call 07794 776383 or 01740 645037
david.wilson@a2zlicensing.co.uk
Giles operated an A2Z Licensing franchise between September 2016 and January 2020.
We wish him every success and happiness in his new career with the Crown Prosecution Service. If you are a former client of Giles’ or he has been recommended to you for licensing advice, assistance or representation before a local authority licensing committee, please instead contact David Wilson or Chris Woodrow.
Contact a2z Licensing
Talk to us, we’re here to help.
David Wilson and A2Z Licensing (David Wilson) Ltd
07794 776383 / 01740 645037 david.wilson@a2zlicensing.co.uk
Chris Woodrow
07931 633200 / 01434 344771 chris.woodrow@a2zlicensing.co.uk
This website is provided by A2Z Licensing (UK) Ltd to promote the licensing services provided by the franchisees. A2Z Licensing (UK) Ltd does not provide licensing services. Each franchisee is legally responsible for the services they provide, and each carries a minimum of £1,000,000 professional indemnity insurance. A2Z Licensing (UK) Ltd (company number 10214586) is registered in England and Wales. The registered office address is 9 The Stables, Wynyard, Billingham TS22 5QQ. A2Z Licensing (David Wilson) Ltd (company number 11830848) trading as a2z licensing is registered in England and Wales. The registered office address is 9 The Stables, Wynyard, Billingham TS22 5QQ. Christopher Woodrow trading as a2z Licensing trades from Well House, Cawburn, Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE49 9PT. None of the above are legally qualified or entitled to carry on reserved legal activities. If you require representation before a court, A2Z Licensing can assist you, but you will have to either conduct such proceedings yourself or instruct a solicitor and / or barrister to conduct your case and / or to represent you in court. A2Z Licensing and the logo are trademarks of A2Z Licensing (UK) Ltd.
