Licensing Archives | Gerald Gouriet QC

The Court of Appeal has ruled that there is no general legal principle that licensing regimes should be self-funding

Large-scale events are not exempt from the requirement to attach detailed plans to their applications for a licence.

High Court says Uber driver not plying for hire – whether display on Uber App is equivalent of “for hire” sign.

Gambling Commission warns industry about improper non disclosure agreements.

There is no general rule permitting full recovery of the costs of licensing regimes by way of the licence fee.

Uber driver acquitted of plying for hire – Court fails to address whether display on Uber App is equivalent of “for hire” sign.

Uber Appeal Decision: Senior District Judge gives Uber a licence for a limited ‘probationary’ period of 15 months.

Cross border hiring is not always lawful. Operators who undermine local licensing control risk losing their licences.

Gerald Gouriet QC