Poppleston Allen, largest firm of licensing solicitors in the UK, has been awarded a national contract by Mitchells & Butlers (M&B).

Andrew Nicholls, head of Security and Licensing at M&B, said: “This is a great partnership with an outstanding firm of licensing lawyers who understand our business almost as well as we do. Poppleston Allen already provides us with a large amount of licensing services so this revised agreement means that our whole business in England and Wales now has a one stop shop for all our licensing requirements.”

Lisa Sharkey, partner at Poppleston Allen, said: “I am thrilled that Mitchells & Butlers have entrusted the team at Poppleston Allen with their 1800 strong estate in England and Wales. We have worked with Mitchells & Butlers for over 20 years and together we have developed a unique way of working. We are very happy to be part of the family.”