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The SRA’s updated NDA warning notice introduces welcome clarity
Julie Norris
Legal 500 UK 2020
Our regulatory team is consistently and independently recognised by Chambers UK and Legal 500 as a leader in the market.
"The firm is a force to be reckoned with – bright, ground-breaking and wildly impressive'"
Legal 500 UK 2020
Our team of specialist and highly experienced lawyers act for individuals, organisations, corporates and regulators, providing advice on regulatory compliance, investigations, adjudication, enforcement and prosecutions. We help clients respond to regulatory investigations and interventions when the continued operation or reputation of the individual or the business is at stake.
We advise and support professionals and businesses in all aspects of their dealings with UK regulators and other agencies with regulatory enforcement powers across the accountancy and finance, legal and healthcare sections.
Ensuring compliance with the increasingly complex and pervasive nature of regulation in the UK requires expert advice and support. Whether you or your organisation needs help before or after a regulatory intervention, clear and decisive advice is required. With your reputation, ability to run your organisation or your ability to practise in jeopardy, we bring clarity in often stressful and emotional circumstances.
Many of our clients have complex legal problems that require the help of lawyers from across the firm, including those from our criminal litigation, employment, company and commercial, public law and dispute resolution teams. Our cross-practice approach ensures that clients receive seamless advice and that their legal problems are analysed from every necessary angle.
You can expect a prompt, proactive and compassionate service from lawyers who understand the importance of achieving the very best outcome for your particular situation.
"Kingsley Napley are an approachable and friendly firm of solicitors whose driving approach appears to focus on creating a connection with clients and contacts."
Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession, 2020
"highly respected team combines enormous experience with a forward-thinking and creative approach"
Legal 500 2020
Kingsley Napley LLP's 'highly respected team combines enormous experience with a forward-thinking and creative approach'.
Legal 500 2020
"lawyers are responsive, cases are always investigated to a high standard and they have great and detailed knowledge of relevant legislation and its application in this field."
Legal 500 2019
They are outstanding; they have great depth of experience and knowledge"
Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession, 2018
The team is professional, highly skilled and approachable. I am impressed with their handling of complex issues and their excellent communication"
Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession, 2018
exceptionally experienced and well-respected’ team, ‘made up of creative thinkers who will always go the extra mile"
Legal 500 UK, 2017
The firm has strength in depth. It benefits from a stable of very effective and hard-working lawyers and a leadership team who are not afraid to innovate"
Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession, 2017
They are obviously very strong in the field of professional regulation and their experience of working with other regulators is valued as it allows them to bring wider experiences and knowledge to working with us"
Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession, 2016
When it comes to healthcare-related matters, Kingsley Napley LLP is a ‘force to be reckoned with’, and ‘shines as an exemplar of a quality practice"
Legal 500 UK, 2013
no question that they are highly regarded in the professional misconduct field. The reputation of the firm is deserved... Interviewees consistently praise this 'excellent very professional firm"
Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession, 2013
The lawyers are able to present cases to an exceptional standard, in terms of both advocacy and legal principles!"
Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession, 2017
Most of our services are offered on an hourly rate basis and as many of our clients’ matters are complex and often involve multiple parties, there is rarely a typical case. Our clients are given an estimate of costs after our initial meeting or as part of the engagement process. There are some areas where we are able to be more indicative and, as in accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) guidance on price transparency, we have published our price and service information where it is possible to be upfront about charges without knowing all the details of the matter.
Our regulatory team acts for both the corporate bodies and individuals that operate in the leisure and hospitality sectors. Melinka leads on the licensing work and previously she was Head of Licensing for the leading UK pub company, JD Wetherspoon plc. from 2006 to 2009. She has vast experience defending prosecutions instigated by local authorities on matters involving regulatory enforcement including: trading standards, underage sales, noise nuisance, health and safety, food safety and breach of licence conditions.
Melinka’s hourly rate is £390 ex VAT and further information about Melinka’s experience can be found here.
Our prices for services to businesses in relation to applying for a new premises licence (section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003) or to vary a premises licence to allow those premises to be used for one or more licensable activities (section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003), or to apply for a Club Premises Certificate (section 71 of the Licensing Act 2003) or to vary a Club Premises Certificate (section 84 of the Licensing Act 2003) are as follows:
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as the application fee. We will pay the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
*These fees vary depending on the individual premises and where it is located. The fees can on occasion be higher than the ranges given above. We will give you an accurate figure for each item as soon as we are able to do so.
The fee payable for applications depends upon the rateable value of the premises
Band |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
Non-domestic |
£0- |
£4,301- |
£33,001- |
£87,001- |
£125,001 |
Rateable value |
£4,300 |
£33,000 |
£87,000 |
£125,000 |
and over |
Where premises currently have no rateable value
Where premises form part of a large premises rateable value of the whole premises is applied.
Where premises form part of a site with a number of buildings the highest rateable values will be applied.
Capacity |
Additional fee |
5,000 – 9,999 |
£1,000 |
10,000 – 14,999 |
£2,000 |
15,000 – 19,999 |
£4,000 |
20,000 – 29,999 |
£8,000 |
30,000 – 39,999 |
£16,000 |
40,000 – 49,999 |
£24,000 |
50,000 – 59,999 |
£32,000 |
60,000 – 69,999 |
£40,000 |
70,000 – 79,999 |
£48,000 |
80,000 – 89,999 |
£56,000 |
90,000 + |
£64,000 |
Band |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
Fee |
£100 |
£190 |
£315 |
£450 |
£635 |
If premises fall within Band D or E and are used exclusively or primarily for supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises then a multiplier applies:
Multiplier does not apply to Club Premises Certificates
Matters usually take 6-10 weeks from receipt of full instructions from you. This is on the basis of the application being relatively straightforward and you being able to provide all the necessary documents promptly. If your matter is more complex, for example, if there is substantial opposition from interested parties, or if there is a delay in receiving the documents we need, it may take longer.
The hourly rates for licensing work are lower than our normal rates and are:
Licensing team rates |
|
Partner |
£390 |
Senior Associate |
£290 |
Associate |
£190 |
Julie Norris
Kathryn Sheridan
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