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Free@Last
Jan 2021 - Oct 2024
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Newly retired solicitor with a specialism in the Hospitality sector, Licensing & Gambling Law and Commercial Dispute Resolution - developing NED portfolio career
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Newly retired solicitor with a specialism in the Hospitality sector, Licensing & Gambling Law and Commercial Dispute Resolution - developing NED portfolio career
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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Peter Adkins is listed as Newly retired solicitor with a specialism in the Hospitality sector, Licensing & Gambling Law and Commercial Dispute Resolution - developing NED portfolio career based in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at sydneymitchell.co.uk and a matched LinkedIn profile for Peter Adkins.
Peter Adkins previously worked as Member Board Of Trustees at Free@Last and Partner at Knights. Peter Adkins holds Llb, Law from The University Of Manchester.
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About Peter Adkins
Until I retired at the end of January 2023 I was a Regulatory, Gambling and Licensing Law specialist solicitor advising clients in all matters involving litigation, licensing and gambling. My specialism in Licensing and Gambling Law is recognised by the Legal 500. I act for all types of licensed premises including pubs, hotels, restaurants, late night refreshment outlets, cinemas, theatres, casinos and other gambling establishments (remote and non-remote). The Legal 500 2019 describes me as having ‘a deep specialism in licensing and gambling’, ‘always very quick to respond’ and having ‘a number of contacts within the industry which usually helps to get things moving’. previously issues have said I am ‘a consummate professional' who ‘listens to what the client wants'.That's what I used to do. Now I'm open to other opportunities and suggestions! NED roles included. I am looking to develop a Portfolio career to use transferable skillsSpecialties: Commercial dispute resolution for business to business problems of all types. Licensing and Gambling Law for applicants and providing training courses to local authorities and others on these areas. Social Club Law : All aspectsOther: In 2016 I was invited to give evidence before the House of Lords Select Committee on the review of the Licensing Act. In 2010 I established CherryPick networking group for suppliers to the Licensed Trade which i ran until 2019. I have a large established network of business and professional connections. I was the winner of Networker of the Year at the City of Birmingham Business Awards 2018. I was a finalist in Partner of the Year in the Birmingham Law Society awards and nominated another three times, I am a Freeman of the City of London and member of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, Member of the Institute of Licensing and other professional bodies. Recommended in Legal 500 for 8 years.I have worked within business ranging from AIM listed to LLP, limited companies and old fashioned partnerships. I have operated at Partner level for nearly 35 years, been appointed to Partnership Boards, headed Marketing teams and run teams of all sizes. My clients consider me pro-active and a problem solver. I am highly numerate and have a great interest in Hospitality and Engineering. For many years I have acted for clients within the plumbing, heating and ventilation industries. Annually I help organise Brum Santa Crawl, a charity fundraising event and I have been involved in many charity events including a 14000 ft skydive.
Listed skills include Legal Advice, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Dispute, and 20 others.
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Partner
I am a Legal 500 recommended lawyer specialising in all matters affecting the leisure and hospitality industry with a particular specialism in alcohol/entertainment licensing and gambling law. I also have many years experience in high level dispute resolution.I became a partner in Knights after they purchased Emms Gilmore Liberson (EGL) in November 2019. Although it is a change of name and title, I am still based in Birmingham, and we are now in offices at 2 Chamberlain Square in the heart of Birmingham. Knights has 22 offices throughout England and the size of the business is reflected in an increase to the services I can now offer to my clients and contacts. As I head towards retirement I have reduced to 4 days a week and looking to use my transferrable skills built up over 40+ years in the legal industry to develop NED and Board roles. I have occupied several board level positions and also have many years spent heading up business development and marketing functions. I am an award winning networker in the area.I am also a Freeman of the City of London and member of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers.
Nov 2019 - Jan 2023
Volunteer T1 Driver
Working as a Volunteer T1 driver for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Dedicated driver to VIP guests including Vice President of Commonwealth Games Federation and support for Team New Zealand. Guide to all things Birmingham and West Midlands
Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
Director - Cherrypick - Networking Group For Licensed Trade
Cherry Pick is a networking group for those businesses involved in supplying the Licensed Trade and Leisure sectors. This very informal networking group meets occasionally at venues in and around Birmingham and generally involve a light food and a first drink. If you are interested in joining please contact me or log on to www.cherrypickdirectory.com. Some of the venues we have been to in the past are below
Sep 2009 - Sep 2020
Director Regulatory Services
Emms Gilmore Liberson (Now Incorporated Into Knights Plc)
I joined Emms Gilmore Liberson in May 2016 and was pleased to be practising back in the centre of Birmingham. Apart from dealing with Business to Business disputes, I continued my Legal 500 recommended Licensing and Gambling practice and the practice handles all issues for the licensed trade including regulatory, employment and property. CherryPick - the networking group for the supply chain to the Licensed Trade continues under my control and meets monthly in Birmingham and occasionally London.
May 2016 - Nov 2019
Director - Dispute Resolution/Licensing
In May 2013 I joined QualitySolicitors Talbots as a Director and Head of Department in Dispute Resolution. I continued with my Licensing and Gambling work as before. I handle all aspects of commercial and private disputes and offer the full range of licensing support to all in the Licensed Trade and Gambling industries.
Jun 2013 - Apr 2016
Feb 2008 - May 2013
Partner
Shakespeare Putsman Llp / Putsmans Llp
Working in Commercial Litigation / Licensing
Mar 1999 - Nov 2007
May 1979 - Mar 1999
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Peter Adkins education
Llb, Law
Law Society Finals, Law
Chester College Of Law
Education record
Bromsgrove School
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Peter Adkins is based in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.
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Peter Adkins has worked for Free@Last, Knights, Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Cherry Pick Directory, and Emms Gilmore Liberson (Now Incorporated Into Knights Plc).
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Peter Adkins holds Llb, Law from The University Of Manchester.
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Peter Adkins is listed with skills including Legal Advice, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Dispute, Litigation, Licensing, Employment Law, and Civil Litigation.
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