Stephen McGowan

Leading licensing lawyer. Lawyer of the Year 2024 at Scottish Legal Awards, and Legal Partner of the Year 2024 at Scottish Business Awards. Personal views.

[Stephen McGowan @LicensingLaws]

What a fantastic surprise to pick up the Lawyer of the Year award last night @LegalAwards. Being thought of for something like this is only possible through graft of the lovely people around me so it’s a recognition for my team at @TLT_LLP and for the amazing clients we help. https://t.co/l1Yw8UQzJ4

[Stephen McGowan @LicensingLaws]

Glasgow joins Aberdeen in extending hours for World Cup - DRAM Scotland | ⁦@dramscotland⁩ | < features my comments on the Glasgow decision https://t.co/MllIioGR8t

[Stephen McGowan @LicensingLaws]

“Glasgow Licensing Board extends pub hours for World Cup 2026” | ⁦@TheSLTN⁩ | < Some of my comments in this SLTN article on the news Glasgow has given a general extension for World Cup opening ⚽️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 https://t.co/Ko74QhrXqi

[Stephen McGowan @LicensingLaws]

Glasgow World Cup licence extensions announced! Hot off the press. Link to the new policy below. https://t.co/gW8SsrCgvy

[Stephen McGowan @LicensingLaws]

⬇️ With the shock closure of Brunton Miller, the @lawscot judicial factor has appointed @TLT_LLP to assume the licensing files. My team and I are reaching out to those affected. Licensing clients of the former Brunton Miller practice can contact me directly to seek assistance.

[Scottish Legal News @ScottishLegal]

TLT appointed to assume licensing files following closure of Brunton Miller https://t.co/fEUdKgOJH3

[Stephen McGowan @LicensingLaws]

We are absolutely delighted to have @chloecrawford32 join the @TLT_LLP licensing team! 🥳👏🏻

[Scottish Legal News @ScottishLegal]

Chloe Crawford joins TLT in Glasgow https://t.co/QsinOu3FC9

[Stephen McGowan @LicensingLaws]

New job opportunity klaxon! 🚨 We are now looking for a licensing paralegal to join our team based from our amazing new Edinburgh offices. This is a full time opportunity to work with a great team and amazing clients. https://t.co/a29hicdwcl

[Stephen McGowan @LicensingLaws]

@CKPLoudon @TLTLLP This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate!

[Caroline Loudon WS @CKPLoudon]

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https://t.co/dN1SAz49Bf
We are recruiting! passionate about leisure & hospitality? Interested in working with an exceptional client base and team? 🌟The TLT licensing team are recruiting for a licensing paralegal/senior paralegal 🙏 follow link above! @TLTLLP

[Stephen McGowan @LicensingLaws]

Licensing Job Alert ! 🚨 | ⁦@TLT_LLP⁩ is now recruiting for a full time licensing administrator to join our Scottish team working from Glasgow or Edinburgh. Smashing opportunity for the right candidate! | details and how to apply at link ⬇️ https://t.co/wFSWk8SpKn

[The Ben Scotland @bensociety]

📨✨ The Annual Ben Dinner 2025 invitations are out! Over 400 tickets sold already. Apply ASAP to secure your spot and avoid disappointment! 🥂 #BenDinner2025 #ExclusiveEvent 🍽️🎉

[The Ben Scotland @bensociety]

Who can we help? ⬇️

We help anyone in need in the drinks and hospitality industry, whatever age or background and wherever in Scotland they are based, provided they have worked in the industry full time for 2 years.

https://t.co/TY9JGWAIR5

[Stephen McGowan @LicensingLaws]

Delighted to see ⁦@TLT_LLP⁩ retain our Top Tier status for licensing in Scotland for another year. Thank you to the clients who provided feedback this is much appreciated! ⁦@CKPLoudon⁩

[Stephen McGowan @LicensingLaws]

... as this is a breach of your licence conditions and is a criminal offence, and separately could be misleading to customers and therefore an issue under trading standards law.

[Stephen McGowan @LicensingLaws]

There has been a lot of coverage around the increase of the minimum pricing of alcohol which rose from 50p to 65p as of yesterday. I have already had a number of conversations with LSOs around the country who have been visiting shops to ensure they are aware of the change. 🧵

[Stephen McGowan @LicensingLaws]

Price-marked stock will have to be stickered with updated correct pricing, or removed from shelves. If you have price-marked stock please act upon this now, it is important you do not sell alcohol below the MUP.

[Juridical Review @juridicalreview]

Stephen McGowan (@LicensingLaws) has a comment entitled, "Alcohol licensing and public nuisance: who or what is 'The Public'? Bengal Dish Ltd v Aberdeenshire Licensing Board". This considers whether one neighbour of a licensed premises is "the public" in light of a recent case.

[Stephen McGowan @LicensingLaws]

What a fantastic surprise to pick up the Lawyer of the Year award last night @LegalAwards. Being thought of for something like this is only possible through graft of the lovely people around me so it’s a recognition for my team at @TLT_LLP and for the amazing clients we help. https://t.co/l1Yw8UQzJ4